SUBARU FORESTER2014 · 2.0L DIESEL

This 2014 Subaru Forester passed its most recent MOT in November 2025 but only after failing two days earlier. The vehicle sits at just over 108,800 miles, which for a 12-year-old car represents typical use at roughly 9,000 miles per year. This mileage pattern suggests neither exceptional light use nor heavy commercial work, so wear should be moderate for its age. The November 2025 failure and subsequent pass reveal a clear mechanical concern: the front suspension and steering system are showing progressive deterioration. The nearside front suspension arm ball joint was recorded as excessively worn, the nearside suspension pin or bush was worn (though not causing excessive play), and the offside anti-roll bar linkage ball joint showed slight play. These are not isolated faults. The same offside lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover was noted as severely deteriorated back in November 2023, suggesting that this corner of the car has been problematic for nearly two years. Brake wear is also trending. The front brake discs were flagged as worn but not excessive in both the failed and passed test in November 2025, and no brake issues appeared in the two previous tests. This suggests the brakes are aging and will likely need attention within the next service interval or sooner.