2018 Subaru Forester 2.0L Diesel · BL18 NYU

The vehicle shows a consistent history of minor mechanical issues that suggest reactive rather than proactive maintenance. In the most recent test on 11 May 2026 at 82,582 miles, the Subaru initially failed due to an illegible rear registration plate and a noted oil leak. This oil leak has been a recurring advisory or failure point appearing also in the April 2025 test at 72,476 miles. While the tester classified the leak as not excessive enough to fail for safety standards, its persistence indicates a slow weeping gasket or seal that requires monitoring to prevent a more significant environmental failure. The recorded mileage of 82,582 miles over eight years averages to approximately 10,300 miles per annum, which aligns with typical usage patterns for a vehicle of this age. However, the record reveals specific wear on suspension and braking components. During the 25 April 2025 test, the car failed due to a perished offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover and thin rear brake pads. These are standard consumable wear items for this mileage, but the fact that they were flagged during a test suggests the owner only addressed these faults once prompted by the MOT. Structural integrity and exhaust emissions appear stable based on the available data, as no corrosion-related failures have been recorded. The recurring offside mirror damage noted in April 2024 at 62,712 miles is a minor cosmetic safety concern that does not impact the overall roadworthiness. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the source of the oil leak to ensure it is not escalating and should verify that the anti-roll bar linkage and brake pads were properly replaced following the 2025 failure.