1999 SUBARU FORESTER2.0L PETROL

The most recent MOT, dated 9 May 2014 at 189,918 miles, passed with only a note regarding a damaged nearside front wing. However, this certificate is now over twelve years old, meaning the vehicle has not been subjected to a roadworthiness assessment since mid-2014. The maintenance trend cannot be classed as stable or improving because there is no recent evidence of ongoing upkeep. The record effectively ends in 2014, leaving the current mechanical and structural condition entirely unverified. The mileage progression tells a clear story of a vehicle that was used consistently for roughly a decade before the record stops. Between April 2012 at 163,808 miles and May 2014 at 189,918 miles, the Forester covered approximately 26,110 miles in just over two years, averaging around 12,000 miles annually during that period. That is notably higher than the overall lifetime average of roughly 7,000 miles per year. The gap between the last test in 2014 and today in 2026 is a full twelve years with no recorded activity, raising the strong possibility that the car has stood unused for a prolonged period or been kept off the road entirely. A buyer should treat this vehicle as unproven mechanically. The 2013 tests flagged worn front brake pads, scored front brake discs, a deteriorated rear trailing arm rubber bush, and a persistent oil leak. None of these items were re-tested after March 2013, so their condition will have either worsened or been rectified without any paper trail. The exhaust was already noted as rusty in 2013, and a centre brake pipe was flagged as slightly corroded in 2012. On a vehicle of this age and mileage that may have been stationary, corrosion of brake lines, fuel lines, and structural underbody components is a primary concern. The windscreen wipers, headlamp aim, and direction indicator damage that caused the March 2013 failure were rectified before the retest four days later, but these are minor items. The real focus of any in-person inspection must be the braking system, rear suspension bush integrity, exhaust system condition, and the extent of corrosion to the underside and body structure. A thorough inspection of the engine for oil leaks and the cooling system for deterioration is also essential given the age and the lack of recent testing.