2017 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · HY17 DWF

The Subaru Forester presents a solid mechanical picture as of its most recent MOT on 27 April 2026 at 72,826 miles, where it passed cleanly with zero defects. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, though a minor advisory cluster appeared in the 2025 test before resolving. That clean 2026 result suggests the front suspension wear noted a year earlier was either addressed or remained within tolerance, which is encouraging for a vehicle approaching ten years old. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable. From 32,283 miles in May 2022 to 72,826 miles in April 2026, the vehicle has covered roughly 40,500 miles across four years, averaging just over 10,000 miles annually in that window. Earlier years were lighter, with only 10,971 miles added between May 2022 and May 2023. The jump to 11,061 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests indicates a return to regular use after a quieter period. No gaps or anomalies suggest the car sat unused for extended stretches. The only recurring theme in the record is front suspension wear. In the April 2025 test at 61,765 miles, both nearside and offside front suspension arm pins or bushes were flagged as worn, though not to the point of excessive movement. These are common wear items on Subarus, particularly where corrosion accelerates bush deterioration. A prospective buyer should physically inspect the front lower arms, track rod ends, and anti-roll bar links for play, and check the inner front tyre edges for uneven wear that would confirm lingering alignment or bush issues. The clean 2026 pass is reassuring, but a short test drive over broken surfaces will reveal whether any knock or vagueness has returned. Beyond the suspension, the absence of brake, exhaust, or structural advisories across five consecutive tests is a strong indicator of careful ownership. Still, a buyer should examine the underside for corrosion on the subframes and sills, verify that the handbrake holds on a slope, and confirm the condition of the rear brake discs and pads, as Subaru rear calipers are known to bind if not regularly exercised. The tyres and wiper blades are consumables not detailed in the record, so their condition should be checked on the day.