2015 Subaru XV 2.0L Diesel · NL65 MFF

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT in September 2025, which is relatively recent given the current date, but the history reveals a sudden and concerning shift in mechanical condition. After three consecutive years of completely clean tests between 2022 and 2024, the car suffered a significant failure in September 2025 due to severely neglected brakes. The failure record indicates that the offside front brake pad had worn down to less than 1.5 mm, damaging the disc significantly. This level of deterioration suggests the previous owner ignored audible warning signs for some time. Although the vehicle passed a retest three days later, confirming the brakes were addressed, you should verify the quality of this repair, as it was likely conducted as a rush job to fix a dangerous defect. The suspension is also showing signs of age, with advisories recorded for worn rear bushes on both front lower suspension arms. While these were not severe enough to cause a failure, they represent a deteriorating trend that will likely require expensive work soon. The condition pattern is clearly worsening, moving from a spotless history to simultaneous brake and suspension issues in a single year. With an annual mileage of roughly 6,000 miles, the usage is typical for a car of this age and implies the wear is primarily age-related rather than due to heavy abuse. However, the sudden emergence of these defects suggests the vehicle has reached a point where multiple rubber components and consumables are expiring together.