2010 Subaru Legacy 2.0L Diesel · SL59 TVU

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance profile characterized by a history of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While the most recent MOT in January 2022 at 112,830 miles resulted in a pass, it followed a significant failure just one mile prior. The trend shows a persistent failure to address steering and suspension components, specifically the steering rack inner joints which were flagged for play across multiple testing cycles. This suggests that the previous owner only addressed mechanical faults when they reached the point of a test failure. The recorded mileage of 112,830 miles over 16 years reflects relatively low usage at approximately 7,000 miles per year. However, there is a critical gap in the data history, with the last recorded test occurring in January 2022. As of June 2026, the vehicle has not undergone an official MOT test in over four years. This long period of undocumented operation is highly irregular for a vehicle of this age, as rubber-based components like bushes and fluid systems degrade over time regardless of low annual mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front and rear suspension geometry, as the record shows recurring issues with suspension arm bushes, ball joints, and a fractured coil spring. The steering rack inner joints require close scrutiny for remaining play to ensure the failure noted in 2022 was fully rectified. Given the history of bald tyres and failing wiper wipers, the overall state of consumables and the washer system is likely neglected. Checking the structural integrity of the chassis for hidden corrosion on the subframe and suspension mounting points is also a priority, as no recent data exists to rule out advanced rust.