2013 Subaru Forester 2.0L Diesel · BV13 EOA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 26 May 2026 at 91,955 miles. The maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative upkeep. While the car passes its tests, it has failed on the day of testing in both 2025 and 2026, indicating that the owner typically addresses mechanical defects only when forced by a failure. The mileage is consistent with the age of the vehicle, averaging roughly 7,073 miles per year. There was a notable increase in usage between 31 May 2024 and 5 June 2025, where the odometer rose from 75,797 to 85,096 miles. This period of higher activity likely contributed to the accelerated wear of the suspension and drivetrain components seen in subsequent tests. The record reveals a recurring issue with the front steering and suspension geometry. The tester flagged an excessively worn track rod end on 4 June 2025, followed by a more significant failure on 25 May 2026 involving both nearside and offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints and bushes. This suggests a general degradation of the front-end rubber components and joints. A buyer should specifically verify the quality of the recent repairs to the anti-roll bar links and the rear wheel bearings, as both rear bearings were flagged as rough on 25 May 2026. Given the vehicle's age and the recent suspension failures, a physical inspection of the underbody for corrosion and a check of the remaining suspension bushings is advised to ensure no other components are nearing the end of their service life.