2016 Subaru Forestr 2.0L Diesel · BF16 SXD

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive servicing. The most recent test on 23 September 2025 at 97,323 miles passed following a failure just the previous day. While the owner addressed the immediate fractured offside rear coil spring and the inoperative registration plate lamp, the recurring advisory for uneven wear on the offside front brake pedal across three consecutive years suggests that mechanical-related issues are only being addressed when they approach an MOT failure threshold. At 97,323 miles, this ten-year-old Subaru averages approximately 9,700 miles per year, which aligns perfectly with typical national averages. The mileage progression shows steady annual accumulation, moving from 84,073 miles in September 2023 to 90,447 in 2024, and finally to 97,323 in late 2025. This consistency indicates the vehicle is used regularly, which reduces the risk of component degradation due to long periods stationary periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and suspension geometry. The offside front brake pedal has been flagged since 2024 at 90,447 miles for uneven wear, which often indicates a sticking caliper or a worn component that has not been fully rectified. Given the fractured coil spring found in the 2025 test, a thorough check of the remaining suspension springs for signs of corrosion or fatigue is essential. Additionally, the pitted offside rear brake disc noted in 2023 should be inspected for thickness to ensure it has not reached the minimum legal limit, and the noted cut on the nearside rear tyre has not progressed into the structural cords.