2014 Subaru XV 2.0L Petrol · NG14 XBJ

The most recent MOT (22 May 2026) was a pass, but it highlighted a handful of wear items that need attention. The rear brake disc is already worn and scored, although it is not yet weak enough to fail the test. Both rear‑side tyres show early signs of cracking, and the front suspension arm pins/bushes are worn – albeit without excessive play – while the underside of the suspension shows corrosion. A pattern emerges from the MOT record. In 2023 and early 2025 the car was clean, with no recorded defects. Early 2024, however, a failure was recorded for thin rear brake pads and a cracked front tyre, and the same year a pass noted a cracked front tyre. By 2026 the issues have broadened to include rear disc wear, tyre damage, suspension bush wear and corrosion. This suggests the vehicle’s condition is trending downward rather than stabilising, with new components beginning to show age‑related deterioration. At roughly 4,800 mi yr⁻¹, the mileage is low for a 12‑year‑old Subaru XV. Light use can mean less wear on the engine and drivetrain, but it also often coincides with long periods of inactivity, which can accelerate rust and rubber degradation.