2017 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · FN67 OOH

The vehicle's overall roadworthiness status is currently failing, as evidenced by the most recent MOT test recorded on 2025-11-25. This failure occurred while the vehicle was approximately 9,892 miles on the odometer, placing the test date roughly 10 months prior to today. The maintenance history reveals a distinct deterioration trend: the vehicle failed twice on the same date, with a PASSED test recorded in November 2024. This pattern of recurring failures, particularly the two failures in November 2025, suggests that basic upkeep was likely skipped during the ownership period, leading to accelerated wear on critical components. The mileage accumulation is not uniformly positive; while the vehicle is about ten years old, it has accumulated roughly 10,992 miles in a single year. This rapid mileage increase is inconsistent with typical usage patterns, which would typically result in a more stable mileage profile over time. The discrepancy between the vehicle's age and its mileage highlights a lack of consistent maintenance, where the high mileage likely reflects significant wear on consumables such as brakes, suspension, and drivetrain parts rather than gradual structural degradation. Given the recurring faults and the lack of a passing MOT, the buyer should inspect the vehicle immediately to identify and replace any structural or mechanical risks. The most critical issues flagged in the history include a binding condition on the rear brake pads and a damaged ball joint dust cover in the front track rods. These components are prone to failure if not inspected and replaced, and the lack of a passing MOT indicates that these risks are not currently mitigated. The buyer must verify the condition of the brake discs, ball joints, and suspension bushings to ensure the vehicle meets the legal roadworthiness standards before proceeding with purchase.