2010 Subaru Forester 2.0L Diesel · HY10 OCE

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent inspection on 5 December 2025 at 149,410 miles with no recorded defects. This indicates an improving trend compared to the previous year, where multiple mechanical and lighting issues required immediate attention. The transition from a failure in early 2023 to a clean sheet suggests that the current owner is proactive in rectifying identified faults flagged by the tester. At 16 years old, the 149,410 miles average approximately 9,338 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for this age. The record shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 11,800 miles covered between January 2023 and January 2024, and another 9,500 miles between December 2024 and December 2025. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle is used regularly rather than sitting for long periods, which generally helps prevent rubber components from perishing and seizing. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension and drivetrain system given the documented history of wear. The January 2023 test flagged worn anti-roll bar bushes and a corroded exhaust flange, while the January 2024 test noted a severely deteriorated offside front drive shaft CV boot. You must verify that the CV boots are now free of grease leaks and check the exhaust system for signs of advancing structural corrosion beyond the previous flange issues. The presence of a minor oil leak noted in early 2023 warrants a close look at the engine bay and gearbox seals to ensure the leak has not worsened over the last three years. While the lighting and windscreen issues from 2024 appear resolved, the high-mileage nature of the Subaru means that components like bushes and mounts require ongoing monitoring to ensure that the maintenance trend has stayed ahead of the natural wear associated with a high-age vehicle.