2010 Subaru Forester 2.0L Diesel · CE60 UBF

This 2010 Subaru Forester has covered only 73,362 miles, which is significantly lower than average for a sixteen-year-old vehicle. While this suggests the car has not been driven heavily, the MOT history indicates that the low mileage may be masking issues related to age-related degradation, particularly regarding corrosion and rubber component fatigue. The vehicle’s condition trend appears to be stable but concerning regarding its structural and suspension integrity. The MOT history reveals a persistent pattern of advisory notices for worn suspension arm bushes and corroding rear suspension components that has spanned the last several years. These items are not currently failing, but they represent a recurring maintenance requirement that will eventually necessitate costly repairs. The 2024 MOT failure due to a detached exhaust and split anti-roll bar linkage dust covers highlights that the vehicle's rubber and metal components are reaching the end of their functional lifespan. The fact that the same suspension bush advisories have appeared repeatedly since 2024 suggests that these parts are deteriorating rather than being replaced, which is a common risk when a car sits for long periods or receives only minimal maintenance. Given the age of the vehicle, the primary risk is that the low mileage has resulted in long periods of inactivity, which often accelerates the corrosion of exhaust systems and the hardening or cracking of rubber bushes and seals. You should not assume that low mileage equates to a well-maintained or "like-new" mechanical state. Before purchasing this Forester, you should conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on the underside.