2014 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · BU64 VRE

This 2014 Subaru Forester passed its most recent MOT just twelve days ago, but the advisories show a clear and recurring wear pattern on rear brakes and tyres. The offside side repeater lens defect is cosmetic, but the rear brake pads are recorded as wearing thin and the rear brake disc is worn, pitted, or scored – not yet seriously weakened, but close to needing replacement. This follows a 2025 advisory for a binding offside rear service brake and a worn rear inner brake disc, so the rear braking components have been deteriorating across successive tests. The overall condition trend is worsening on brakes and tyres. After two clean MOTs in 2022 and 2023, the 2024 test flagged a near-limit rear tyre, then 2025 added a damaged front tyre and binding rear brake, and the latest test confirms the rear brakes are now thin and pitted. This suggests the vehicle is entering a phase where routine consumables need attention, not a catastrophic failure but a clear pattern of deferred or gradual wear. Mileage sits at roughly 6,600 miles per year, which is typical for a twelve-year-old car. There is no sign of exceptionally hard use or long periods standing; the wear is consistent with normal ageing and moderate usage. The mileage itself is unremarkable, so the focus should be on how these components have been maintained rather than any mileage-related red flags. A buyer should first inspect the rear brake discs and pads in person – the pitting and thinning advisories mean replacement is likely imminent.