2010 Subaru Outback 2.0L Diesel · RV10 HRO

The most critical issue to address immediately is that the MOT expired in April 2023. As of today, this vehicle has been off the road for over three years, meaning you cannot legally drive it to a garage without arranging transportation. You must treat this car as a non-runner until a fresh MOT certificate is issued. There is a clear pattern of neglected suspension components that has persisted for years. The nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush was first noted as worn in March 2022 and was flagged again in April 2023. The fact that this advisory appeared on multiple consecutive tests suggests the previous owner ignored the wear, and after three years of standing, this rubber component has likely deteriorated further. The history indicates a reactive approach to maintenance, particularly regarding tyres. In 2020, the front tyres were worn close to the limit, and by 2023, the rear tyres had worn so much they were below the legal 1.6mm limit, causing a test failure. This suggests the owner delays replacing consumables until they are dangerous, which is a red flag for how the rest of the vehicle may have been cared for. While the lifetime mileage averages a low 5,748 miles per year, the car actually covered over 12,000 miles between the 2022 and 2023 tests.