2021 Subaru Outback 2.5L Petrol · YD21 FDA

The Subaru Outback presents a stable and clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT on 7 April 2026 at 36,828 miles returned a pass with zero defects, advisories, or failures. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes in March 2024 and April 2025. The maintenance trend is stable, indicating no recurring mechanical or structural faults have been flagged across the vehicle's entire recorded MOT history. The mileage accumulation is straightforward and typical for a five-year-old vehicle. The recorded distance increased by 6,453 miles between March 2024 and April 2025, then by 4,815 miles between April 2025 and April 2026. This aligns with the approximate annual average of 7,366 miles and shows no sudden spikes or suspiciously long dormant periods. The data set is sparse but entirely clean, with no gaps suggesting missed annual tests or unrecorded mileage anomalies. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still conduct a thorough in-person inspection focused on areas not always fully stressed during a stationary MOT test. The Outback's boxer engine and symmetrical all-wheel-drive system warrant a check for any oil weeping from head gaskets or cam covers, as Subaru's flat-four architecture can develop slow seepage with age. Inspect the underside for corrosion, particularly around the rear subframe, suspension mounting points, and sills, as road salt exposure may not yet have manifested as a failure but could be developing. The suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers should be examined for wear, given the vehicle's likely use on varied road surfaces. Tyre condition and brake disc thickness should be verified manually, as consumable wear between tests is normal and the MOT only confirms minimum legal standards at the point of inspection.