2018 Subaru Forester 2.0L Diesel · C2 MOP

The overall roadworthiness status is currently good, but the maintenance trend is deteriorating due to recurring minor defects in the rear suspension and braking system. The most recent MOT on 2026-06-03 was passed at 73,462 miles with no critical structural failures, yet the vehicle has experienced a significant accumulation of mileage since the 2023-05-24 test. The rapid increase to 9,183 miles per year suggests that the owner has maintained the car at a light level for nearly two years, likely through long periods of inactivity or reduced usage. This pattern indicates that the vehicle has not undergone adequate upkeep since the 2022-03-14 test, where the MOT was passed at 25,443 miles. The recurring faults observed over the last two years are consistent with basic upkeep being skipped, leading to wear on suspension components and brake discs. The 2025-06-18 test flagged an offside front tyre cut, which is a common minor defect when tyres are not replaced on a regular schedule. The 2024-05-20 test revealed worn nearside tyres close to legal limits, indicating that the owner has not addressed wear on these components since the 2023-05-24 test. While the 2022-03-14 test passed without defects, the absence of these specific wear patterns suggests that the vehicle has not been inspected for structural integrity or corrosion since then. In conclusion, a buyer should inspect the rear suspension bushes and binding calipers for binding conditions, as these components have been flagged repeatedly. The brake discs should also be checked for corrosion, as this is a common cause of failure in vehicles with this mileage profile. Given the lack of recent MOTs and the presence of these recurring wear patterns, the vehicle is not roadworthy unless the owner undertakes immediate servicing to replace worn parts and address the tyre cuts.