2018 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · AF18 FHM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful MOT on April 28, 2026, 57,602 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a recent lapse in oversight just prior to this pass. A test one day earlier recorded a failure due to an excessively worn nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush and thin rear brake pads on both sides. While these issues appear to have been rectified to achieve the subsequent pass, the immediate failure suggests a reactive approach to maintenance rather than a preventative service schedule. The mileage pattern remains consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,200 miles per year. Between the April 2023 test at 34,679 miles and the April 2026 test at 57,602 miles, the car covered 22,923 miles, indicating a steady rate of use. The clean records from 2023, 2024, and 2025 suggest that the vehicle generally remained in good mechanical condition until the recent failures in 2026. A buyer should physically inspect the front suspension geometry to ensure the nearside arm was replaced with a high-quality component and that the bushings are not prematurely degrading. Because the tester flagged rear brake pads below the 1.5mm limit, it is vital to check for sticking calipers or selectors that might have caused the rapid thinning. The buyer should also look for surface corrosion on the chassis, which is a common concern for Subaru vehicles of this age despite not being highlighted in the most recent advisories. Given the low mileage per year, verifying the condition of rubber seals and hoses is essential to ensure no dry rot has occurred during periods of lower use.