2015 Subaru Forestr 2.0L Diesel · R29 PMB

The Subaru Foresters MOT record paints a picture of a well-maintained machine that recently needed a minor mechanical refresh. The most recent test, conducted on 2025-10-08 at 109,106 miles, passed with zero defects, indicating a stable and improving maintenance trend. A year prior, the tester flagged worn front suspension bushes and a scored rear brake disc, but these were clearly addressed before the October 2025 re-test. The car is currently roadworthy and appears to be in solid mechanical health. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 9,900 miles per year, which is typical for a family SUV of this age. The record shows consistent annual testing around late September or early October, with a notable gap between November 2022 and September 2023. During that interval, the car covered approximately 6,000 miles before the tester picked up the suspension wear. The mileage pattern suggests regular, steady use rather than long periods of dormancy or extreme daily pounding. The recurring theme in this history is front suspension wear. The nearside front inner bush was flagged as worn in November 2022, and by September 2023 both front suspension arm pins and bushes were excessively worn. This suggests the front end components are a known weak point on this particular car, likely due to typical wear rather than neglect. A prospective buyer should physically inspect the front lower arms, track rod ends, and anti-roll bar links for play or deterioration. The scored rear brake disc noted in 2023 was replaced or machined, but it is worth checking the rear calipers for smooth operation and the handbrake mechanism for correct adjustment. Given the clean 2025 pass, the car appears to have been properly repaired, but a test drive over rough surfaces will confirm whether the front suspension remains tight and rattle-free.