2015 Subaru Forester 2.0L Diesel · BV65 KBX

The Subaru Forester presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent test in October 2025 at 101,897 miles passed, yet it flagged two distinct issues: an offside front inner tyre worn close to the legal limit and play in the offside front steering rack inner joint. This steering rack advisory is a recurring fault, having also appeared in the November 2024 test at 94,519 miles. The persistence of this play across consecutive annual tests suggests a progressive wear issue that has not been rectified, rather than a one-off defect. While the vehicle has consistently passed its MOT, the trend for the steering component is stable but unresolved, and the repeated tyre wear advisories point to ongoing wheel alignment or suspension geometry concerns. The mileage accumulation is consistent and typical for an eleven-year-old vehicle. Between November 2021 and October 2025, the recorded miles rose from 65,188 to 101,897, averaging approximately 9,263 miles per year. There are no significant gaps in the annual test record, with tests conducted each November or October, indicating regular use and consistent servicing intervals. The mileage progression is steady, with no sudden drops or spikes that would suggest the vehicle has been standing idle or subjected to unusually high recent demand. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and steering components. The recurring play in the steering rack inner joint, combined with the worn nearside front suspension arm bush flagged in November 2024, indicates that the front-end bushes and tracking geometry require thorough inspection. Uneven tyre wear on both the nearside and offside fronts, noted across multiple tests, reinforces the likelihood of a misaligned or worn front axle setup. The rear brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in November 2022 at 74,152 miles, and while no further brake advisories have appeared since, the current mileage of 101,897 suggests it is highly probable that both front and rear brake pads and discs have been replaced or are now due for inspection. A physical check of the underside for corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and the exhaust system, is also advisable given the vehicle's age.