2019 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · BV19 OWW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the recent service history indicates a slight shift toward reactive maintenance. While the car passed its most recent 2025 test at 26,079 miles, it initially failed that same test due to non-functional windscreen washers and a damaged, punctured nearside rear tyre. This transition from a failure to a pass suggests the owner is now addressing faults only when prompted by the MOT tester rather than performing proactive preventative checks. At 26,079 miles, the Subaru has covered significantly less ground than the average, averaging roughly 3,700 miles per year. This low usage pattern is consistent across the records, moving from 11,606 miles in June 2022 to 26,079 miles in June 2025. While low mileage generally implies less wear on the drivetrain and engine, the long periods between tests associated with low mileage can lead to the degradation of rubber components and seals, which is evidenced by the perishing and cracking noted in the 2025 tyre inspection. A buyer must inspect the suspension geometry, as the July 2024 test at 22,058 miles flagged both front tyres wearing prematurely on the inner edges. This pattern often indicates an alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that have gone unaddressed, causing rapid tyre degradation. Additionally, the 2022 advisory noted that undercarriage trays and guards were obscuring access to the chassis. A physical inspection of the sills and structural integrity points is necessary by removing these guards to check for any hidden corrosion that the tester could not clearly see.