2007 Subaru Legacy RE 2.0L Petrol · SP07 VXY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of worsening mechanical wear and deferred repairs. While it passed its most recent test in March 2025 at 145,327 miles, the record shows a heavy accumulation of advisories that indicate components are reaching their terminal limit. The transition from a failure in early March 2025 to a pass later in March 2025 suggests the owner addressed only the immediate defects required to secure a certificate rather than performing comprehensive preventative maintenance. At 145,327 miles, this 19-year-old Subaru shows a consistent usage pattern of approximately 7,600 miles per year. The data indicates a steady accumulation of mileage between annual tests. Between January 2024 at 135,538 miles and March 2025 at 145,327 miles, the vehicle covered nearly 10,000 miles. This typical mileage confirms the car is used regularly, which explains the progressive degradation of rubber-based components and the oxidation of metal surfaces noted in the inspection reports. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear suspension and braking system. The record repeatedly flags worn trailing arm bushes and rear anti-roll bar bushes, alongside corroded coil springs. The rear brake discs are noted as pitted and scored, which suggests long periods of inactivity or exposure to corrosive road salts. Furthermore, the offside front Macpherson strut shows signs of corrosion; while not yet a failure point, this area requires close monitoring to ensure it does not progress to structural compromise. The steering system also requires attention due to recorded play in the front steering rack inner joints from 2024. The persistent exhaust leak has been present since at least 2023, indicating a minor fault that has not been rectified. Given that the front tyres were showing uneven wear on the inner edges, the vehicle likely has an alignment issue that should be addressed to prevent premature replacement of new rubber.