2014 Subaru Outback 2.0L Diesel · VX64 YEG

The Subaru Outback presents a stable but ageing maintenance profile. The most recent MOT, conducted on 4 February 2025 at 169,491 miles, passed with a single advisory for a worn rear anti-roll bar pin or bush. This is a minor suspension wear item, not a structural or safety-critical defect. The overall trend is one of consistent, low-defect roadworthiness rather than deterioration. No new or worsening mechanical failures have emerged in the latest test, suggesting the vehicle has been kept in reasonable working order despite its age and mileage. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of sustained, high-intensity use. Between the September 2020 test at 101,641 miles and the February 2025 test at 169,491 miles, the car covered 67,850 miles in just over four years, averaging roughly 16,000 miles annually during that period. That is well above the already high lifetime average of approximately 14,124 miles per year. The gap between the October 2023 test at 153,932 miles and the February 2025 test at 169,491 miles shows 15,559 miles added in around 16 months, confirming the vehicle has been driven hard and consistently. There are no suspicious mileage gaps or reversals in the record. The recurring advisory pattern centres on the rear anti-roll bar linkage. The nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar pins or bushes were flagged together in September 2020, and the rear bush appeared again in October 2021 and February 2025. This is a known wear point on Subaru Outbacks subjected to high mileage and rough-road use. The fact that the issue has persisted across multiple tests without escalating to a failure suggests the deterioration is slow and the component has been tolerable, but a buyer should expect the bushes or links will need replacement in the near term. The 2020 test also recorded windscreen damage, which has since cleared, indicating the screen was likely replaced. A prospective buyer should focus the physical inspection on the rear suspension and underbody condition. Check the rear anti-roll bar links, bushes, and drop links for play or deterioration. Inspect the rear subframe, suspension mounting points, and sills for corrosion, which is a common concern on high-mileage Subarus, particularly if the vehicle has been used on salted roads or in wet climates. Examine the condition of the brake discs, pads, and calipers, as high annual mileage accelerates wear. The tyres and coil springs should also be assessed for uneven wear or sag consistent with a car that has worked hard across nearly 170,000 miles.