2009 Subaru Forester 2.0L Diesel · AP59 ABX

This Subaru Forester’s most recent MOT tests—conducted just 14 months ago on 7 May 2025—show a clean pass with no defects recorded, despite an unusual dual entry at the same mileage. The lack of advisories or failures in the last two tests suggests the vehicle has maintained a stable roadworthiness profile, though the repeated test at identical mileage warrants scrutiny of whether this was a procedural anomaly or a deliberate attempt to bypass a minor oversight. Prior tests in 2023, 2022, and 2021 all passed without fail, indicating consistent compliance with MOT standards over the past five years. However, the absence of any recorded defects across these tests does not preclude underlying issues—particularly in high-wear areas—that may not have been visually apparent during inspections. The recorded mileage of 132,795 miles over 17 years aligns with typical usage patterns for this age of vehicle, averaging around 7,800 miles annually. There are no significant gaps or spikes in mileage accumulation, as the increments between tests remain steady: roughly 2,800 miles between 2021 and 2022, 2,100 miles between 2022 and 2023, and 3,342 miles between 2023 and 2025. This consistency suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to extreme conditions or prolonged neglect, though the lack of service history beyond MOTs means critical intervals for components like timing belts, suspension bushes, or transfer case fluids cannot be verified. The uniform passage of tests also implies no major mechanical failures have been overlooked, but it does not confirm proactive maintenance beyond the minimum legal requirements. Given the absence of advisories or failures in recent MOTs, a buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of suspension components—particularly the coil springs, bushes, and track arms—for signs of fatigue or corrosion, as these are common failure points in a vehicle of this age and mileage. The brakes, despite no recorded issues, should be checked for uneven wear, binding calipers, or corrosion on the discs and callipers, especially if the vehicle has seen wet or salted conditions. Structural integrity, particularly around the wheel arches, sills, and subframe, must be examined for rust penetration or weakened sections, as this is a critical failure risk in older Subarus. Finally, the exhaust system should be inspected for leaks or excessive corrosion, as failing emissions tests in prior years (if any) were not reflected in the available record. Given the lack of service documentation, a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic is strongly advised to assess components not covered by MOT testing.