2017 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · FN67 OOW

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status with a clear maintenance trend over the last five years. The most recent test in September 2025 at 56,305 miles passed without any mechanical failures, although the tester noted restricted access to the seat belts due to installed child seats. This follows a clean result in 2024, suggesting that the primary mechanical components have remained reliable during the recent operating intervals. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,250 miles per annum. There is a steady progression of roughly 11,000 miles between September 2023 and 2024, and another 11,249 miles between September 2024 and 2025. This regular usage is generally beneficial for preventing seal-related seal degradation and indicates that the drivetrain and suspension components have not been subjected to the extreme stress associated with high-mileage commuting. A buyer should focus specifically on the front suspension geometry, as the record shows worn suspension arm bushes in both September 2021 at 20,009 miles and September 2022 at 23,818 miles. While these were noted as advisories rather than failures, the recurring nature of this fault suggests the components require a physical inspection to ensure no further play has developed since. Additionally, the history of perished tyres in both 2021 and 2022 indicates that the rubber may suffer from age-related rubber rather than tread wear, necessitating a check of the sidewalls for cracking on the current set.