2018 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · BW68 OUM

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT in December 2025, but the history reveals a distinct and recurring pattern of wear on the front suspension and steering components. With 67,644 miles recorded over roughly eight years, the annual mileage is typical for this age, suggesting the vehicle has seen standard use rather than extreme abuse or neglect, though the specific mechanical issues noted are a concern. The primary risk lies in the front end assembly. In late 2023, the car failed its MOT specifically because the front suspension arm bushes were excessively worn. By late 2025, after covering only about 18,000 miles, the same components are flagged again as worn, though not to the point of failure. This rapid recurrence suggests the replacement parts fitted in 2023 may have been of low quality, or there is an underlying alignment issue causing accelerated deterioration. The tyre condition corroborates this suspension problem. Both front tyres are worn close to the legal limit on the inner edges, which is a classic symptom of incorrect tracking or geometry caused by worn suspension bushes. The rear tyres are also flagged as slightly damaged with cracking or perishing, indicating age-related degradation rather than mechanical wear. While the vehicle passed the most recent test after a minor fix to a number plate lamp, the trend for the front suspension and steering is worsening or at least failing to remain stable over a short mileage interval.