2020 Subaru Forester I XE PRM Ebxr AWD CVT 2.0L Hybrid electric · E5 TMP

The Subaru Forester presents a clean bill of health at its most recent MOT on 4 February 2026, recording 41,717 miles with zero defects. This is a significant improvement over the 2025 test, suggesting that the previous owner addressed the braking and suspension wear flagged a year earlier. The maintenance trend is therefore resolving, moving from a period of deferred attention to a fully compliant state. The vehicle has covered 41,717 miles over roughly six years, averaging approximately 6,953 miles annually. This is a typical mileage profile for a modern SUV of this age. The annual mileage accumulation has remained relatively steady, with no sudden spikes or prolonged periods of inactivity evident from the test records. The gap between the September 2023 test at 25,474 miles and the April 2024 test at 25,740 miles shows only 266 miles covered in nearly seven months, indicating a period of very light use before normal service resumed. The April 2025 test at 33,225 miles revealed several advisories that a buyer should verify have been properly rectified. Both front and rear brake discs were flagged as worn, though not excessively, and all four sets of brake pads were noted as wearing thin, with the rear pads measuring just 4mm. A prospective buyer should inspect the current condition of the brake discs and pads to confirm replacement has been carried out. The front suspension arm pins or bushes were also flagged on both sides as worn, though without excessive movement or cracking at that time. Given the age and mileage, these components may have since deteriorated, so a thorough check of the front suspension bushes and ball joints is advisable. Beyond the flagged items, the windscreen was noted as having minor stone chips in 2025. A buyer should examine whether these have been repaired or if they have since spread, as stone chips can compromise structural integrity over time. The all-wheel-drive system and CVT transmission should also be inspected for smooth operation, as these are critical drivetrain components on this model. Overall, the record indicates a vehicle that was briefly neglected but has since been brought back to standard, making a careful physical inspection the final step before purchase.