2018 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · EY68 NGF

This 2018 Subaru Forester presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 9 October 2025 at 33,954 miles, passed but carried a heavy advisory load. All four brake pads were flagged as wearing thin, and all four brake discs were noted as worn, pitted, or scored. Both front lower suspension arm pins or bushes were recorded as worn. An offside rear nail was also flagged. Comparing this to the clean pass recorded on 12 October 2022 at 19,382 miles, the trend is clearly worsening. The vehicle has accumulated significant wear on core braking and front suspension components over the last three years, suggesting either deferred replacement or a change in driving conditions. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle. Between the October 2022 test at 19,382 miles and the October 2025 test at 33,954 miles, the Forester covered 14,572 miles in three years, averaging roughly 4,857 miles annually. This is still below the UK average of around 7,000 to 8,000 miles per year. The gap between the 2022 and 2025 tests is the only substantial mileage block in the record, with no intermediate tests to confirm whether the vehicle was used consistently or stood idle for extended periods. Low annual mileage can mask corrosion risks on brake lines, exhaust components, and subframes, particularly if the car has been used for short, cold-start journeys. A buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the braking system. The October 2025 advisories confirm that all pads and discs were worn or pitted at the last test, meaning replacement is likely overdue. The front lower suspension arm bushes were also flagged as worn, which can cause vague steering, uneven tyre wear, and knocking over rough surfaces. Given the low mileage but worsening mechanical condition, the vehicle may have been poorly maintained or left standing, allowing rubber bushes and brake surfaces to degrade. A physical inspection should check for corrosion on brake lines, the exhaust system, and the underside structure, as well as confirming whether the brake and suspension components flagged in October 2025 have since been replaced.