2015 Subaru XV 2.0L Petrol · SD65 GYP

The vehicle presents an inconsistent maintenance history with a clear trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the Subaru passed its most recent test in September 2025 at 90,892 miles, the preceding failure on that same day reveals significant neglect regarding braking and suspension components. The mechanical condition appears unstable, as the vehicle repeatedly fails for safety-critical issues between tests, suggesting that the owner only addresses faults when forced to do so by the MOT testing process. At 90,892 miles, this 11-year-old vehicle has averaged approximately 8,263 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage patterns for its age. The data shows consistent intervals of use, with roughly 7,400 miles driven between September 2023 and September 2024, and another 7,300 miles between September 2024 and September 2025. While the mileage itself suggests regular use, the frequency of mechanical failures indicates that components are being run to the point of collapse rather than being replaced during scheduled service intervals. A buyer must scrutinise the front-side braking system, as the record shows a recurring pattern of binding calipers and worn discs. The tester flagged a binding offside front brake in 2024, followed by a severely grabbing nearside front brake and a seriously weakened disc in 2025. Furthermore, the suspension is showing signs of advanced environmental corrosion, specifically on the rear lower suspension rods. Although these were noted as not seriously weakened in the 2025 test, the presence of rust on a Subaru of this age requires a close underbody inspection to ensure the structural integrity of the chassis mounting points is not compromised beyond the point of economical repair. The physical inspection should also check for play in the anti-roll bar linkages, which were identified as excessively worn in 2025. The previous offside rear wheel bearing failure in 2024 warrants a road test to listen for any remaining hub noise or vibration. Given the history of tyres being worn to the legal limit or on the edges, the buyer should verify the current tread depth and check for alignment issues, as the recurring wear patterns suggest potential geometry problems or worn suspension bushings.