2014 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · Y5 JJT

The vehicle holds a valid roadworthiness certificate following the most recent examination on 22 July 2025 at 37,192 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable and improving, as the tester recorded zero defects in the last three annual tests. The single advisory noted in July 2021 regarding a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit has not recurred, suggesting the owner addressed the wear and maintained the vehicle adequately since then. Usage is exceptionally low for a 12-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,100 miles per year. The odometer progression between July 2021 and July 2025 shows consistent, light use, covering fewer than 9,000 miles over four years. Such low mileage often indicates the car served as a secondary vehicle or performed short local journeys, which reduces drivetrain wear but can cause deterioration of rubber components and fluids through prolonged standing. Despite the clean recent history, a pre-purchase inspection should prioritise age-related degradation rather than mechanical hard use. The 2021 tyre advisory suggests previous owners may have pushed consumables to the limit, so verify the current tyre age and tread depth. Inspect the brake hoses and suspension bushes for perishing or dry rot, as these components often degrade with time regardless of mileage. Review the service history to confirm fluid changes, as low annual mileage can lead to moisture accumulation in brake fluid and oil degradation even if the vehicle has not covered significant distance.