2016 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · K99 CBC

A consistent record of roadworthiness defines this vehicle, characterized by four consecutive years of defect-free MOT passes prior to the most recent test on 26 May 2026. While the vehicle continues to pass its annual inspections, the latest result marks a shift in the trend, introducing the first recorded advisories in several years. These latest entries specifically concern the condition of the front tyres, indicating that the vehicle's mechanical state is now requiring attention to consumables that had previously remained unremarkable. The recorded mileage of 44,188 miles is low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,419 miles per year. This usage profile suggests the car has experienced lighter than average duty or has undergone periods of prolonged inactivity. Mechanically, while this results in lower wear on the internal engine components and drivetrain, low-mileage vehicles can be prone to the degradation of rubber seals and suspension components that may perish or seize due to a lack of regular articulation and heat cycles. The advisories from the May 2026 test specifically highlight that both the offside and nearside front tyres are worn close to the legal limit, with wear noted on both the inner and outer edges. This specific pattern of uneven wear across both front tyres typically points to incorrect wheel alignment or tracking issues. During a test drive, the buyer should monitor for any steering pull to one side or an off-centre steering wheel while travelling on a straight road, as these are concrete symptoms of the alignment issues flagged in the record. Given the specific tyre wear and the low overall mileage, the buyer should also inspect the front suspension bushes and steering linkages for signs of perishing or stiffness. Although the MOT history shows no recorded failures for brakes or structural integrity, the low annual mileage warrants a physical check for any binding calipers or surface corrosion on the underbody that may not have reached the threshold of an MOT failure but could be exacerbated by the vehicle's usage pattern.