2016 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · EU66 YHY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, reflecting a clean pass in its most recent inspection in September 2025 at 62,786 miles. The maintenance trend shows a marked improvement following a significant failure in late 2024. Since those faults were addressed, the car has undergone two consecutive tests without any recorded defects, indicating that the previous owner responded to the necessary repairs to maintain basic safety standards. The mileage profile is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,300 miles per year. This low-to-moderate usage rate suggests less mechanical strain on the engine and drivetrain. However, there is a notable gap of over 8,000 miles between the September 2023 test and the October 2024 test, followed by a rapid accumulation of 6,695 miles in the following year. This pattern suggests the vehicle may have been used more seasonally rather than as a consistent daily commuter. A buyer must perform a close physical inspection of the rear suspension components. The 2024 failure highlighted two simultaneous fractures in both the nearside and offside rear coil springs. While these were replaced to achieve the subsequent pass, an inspector should check for signs of premature corrosion or fatigue on the remaining springs to ensure no failure is imminent. The previous failure regarding rear brake pads being below the 1.5mm threshold indicates a reactive maintenance style rather than proactive. Therefore, the current thickness of all brake pads should be manually verified to ensure they are not again nearing the end of their service life.