2015 Subaru Levorg 1.6L Petrol · NL65 MFE

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a trend of deferred reactive repairs regarding wear components. The most recent test in November 2025 at 60,452 miles identified new issues including a minor central exhaust leak and perished front tyres. While the car passed, the presence of these advisories alongside unresolved suspension concerns from previous years suggests that the previous owner has only addressed mechanical faults when they approach an MOT failure threshold rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. At 60,452 miles over 11 years, the Subaru has covered significantly low annual mileage, averaging approximately 5,500 miles per year. This low usage often masks high mechanical wear on the drivetrain, but it frequently leads to degradation of rubber-based components. The data gap between the October 2023 test and the November 2024 test shows only 2,347 miles driven, which correlates with the observation of perishing tyres and the deterioration of suspension bushes due to age-related rot rather than physical friction. A buyer must inspect the front suspension thoroughly, as both the nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes were flagged as worn in both 2024 and 2025. This recurring fault indicates the components have not been replaced and will eventually lead to steering instability and uneven tyre wear. The braking system also requires attention; the record shows thin rear pads and pitted discs back in 2023, with pads reaching the critical 2mm limit by late 2024, suggesting the rear braking assembly is likely nearing the end of its functional life. The exhaust leak noted in the latest test should be inspected for structural corrosion to ensure the pipe is not thinning toward a total failure. Given the low mileage and the report of perished tyres, a physical inspection should also check for cracking in other rubber hoses and seals, as these are common points of failure on vehicles that sit for long periods.