2018 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · FE68 OJB

The 2018 Subaru Forester presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 25 November 2025 at 69,056 miles with zero defects recorded. That result marks four consecutive fully clean annual tests, following a minor advisory in 2021 for an offside rear outer tyre cut. The trajectory is clearly positive. No recurring mechanical or structural faults have appeared across the recorded history, suggesting consistent upkeep rather than reactive repairs. The mileage accumulation is steady and typical for an eight-year-old vehicle. The car covered 31,012 miles by October 2021 and reached 69,056 miles by November 2025, averaging roughly 8,600 miles per year. The annual increments between tests sit between approximately 8,000 and 10,000 miles, with no sudden spikes or suspiciously long gaps that would indicate extended periods of disuse or clocking concerns. The 2025 test was conducted at the current recorded mileage of 69,056, meaning the vehicle has not been driven since its last MOT. That stationary period warrants attention during any physical inspection. Despite the clean MOT record, a prospective buyer should still verify the condition of consumable components that degrade with time as well as mileage. The tyres, including the spare if fitted, deserve close scrutiny for perishing, uneven wear, and sidewall damage given the car has sat unused since November 2025. Brake discs and pads should be checked for surface corrosion, which can develop rapidly on a stationary vehicle, particularly on a Subaru's all-wheel-drive system where drivetrain components are under constant load. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers should be inspected for deterioration, as eight years of use can degrade rubber and hydraulic components regardless of mileage. The underbody and structural elements deserve particular attention on a Forester of this age. Subaru's boxer engine and symmetrical all-wheel-drive layout place specific demands on the drivetrain, so any signs of oil weeping from gaskets, CV joints, or the rear differential should be treated as early indicators of pending repair. Exhaust condition, including the catalytic converter and lambda sensor function, should be verified with a live emissions reading rather than relying solely on the clean 2025 result. A test drive over varied surfaces will reveal any developing play in steering, suspension, or drivetrain components that a stationary inspection cannot detect.