2010 Subaru Forester 2.0L Diesel · CE60 UBR

This 2010 Subaru Forester passed its most recent MOT in October 2025, but the history reveals a concerning pattern of neglect regarding basic maintenance. The vehicle's condition trend is worsening. While it passed recently, there is a persistent oil leak that has been noted for at least two years. More critically, the October 2024 failure showed a significant collapse in rear braking safety, with discs described as seriously weakened and pads worn below 1.5mm. This follows a 2023 advisory for the same components, suggesting the owner ignored early warnings until the vehicle became unsafe. The high mileage of 198,618 miles over 16 years indicates heavy use. At roughly 12,400 miles per year, you should expect significant wear on the drivetrain, suspension, and engine internals. The 2024 failure also highlighted a DPF malfunction and an electronic stability control fault, which are costly repairs common in high-mileage diesels. The recurrence of suspension play and braking failures suggests a reactive rather than proactive approach to maintenance. Before purchasing, you must personally inspect the engine bay for active oil leaks and check the service history to see if the DPF and stability control issues were actually repaired or simply bypassed.