2019 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · BW69 OKX

The Subaru Forester presents a generally sound mechanical picture, though the most recent MOT on 21 April 2026 at 42,218 miles reveals a developing maintenance trend that warrants attention. The vehicle passed, but the tester flagged worn inner edge wear on the offside front tyre alongside perished rear-most suspension arm bushes on both front corners. These advisories suggest the car has recently been covering miles without proactive suspension or tyre upkeep. The trend is not alarming, but it is no longer the clean bill of health seen in earlier years. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a seven-year-old vehicle. From 19,515 miles in December 2022 to 30,338 miles by December 2023, the car added roughly 10,800 miles in twelve months. It then covered 7,257 miles between December 2023 and May 2024, and a further 5,257 miles between May 2024 and April 2025. The final jump to 42,218 miles by April 2026 represents about 4,475 miles in just under twelve months, indicating a recent drop in annual usage. No gaps or suspicious leaps appear in the record. The recurring theme across the last two tests is front-end wear. The 2025 test noted cracking or perishing on the nearside front tyre, and the 2026 test escalated that concern to inner edge wear on the offside front. Combined with worn rear-most suspension bushes on both sides, a buyer should inspect the front suspension geometry carefully. Uneven tyre wear often points to misalignment or deteriorating bushes allowing unwanted movement under load. The rear-most bush condition, while not yet causing excessive movement, will likely progress if ignored. A hands-on inspection should focus on the front suspension arms, tracking, and the condition of all four tyres, including sidewalls for age-related cracking. The brake discs and pads deserve a close look given the mileage, and any corrosion around the subframe or suspension mounting points should be checked. The powertrain and exhaust appear to have given no cause for concern across the full MOT history, which is reassuring. Overall, this is a mechanically honest car that has simply started to show its age at the front end.