2019 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · MA19 AWH

This vehicle has a clean pass record but is showing a clear and worsening pattern of tyre deterioration and brake wear that needs attention. The most recent MOT in February 2026 passed with advisories for cracking on both rear tyres, following a 2025 test that flagged cracking and low tread on both front tyres, plus rear brake pads wearing thin. In 2023, front brake pads were also noted as wearing thin. This means the car has had repeated tyre and brake advisories across three of its last four tests, which is a sign that these items are being allowed to run down rather than replaced proactively. The condition trend is worsening. The tyre issues have spread from the front to the rear, and the brake pad warnings have appeared on both axles over time. The mileage is low for a seven-year-old car at roughly 4,672 miles per year, which can indicate light use or periods of standing. Low mileage can actually increase the risk of tyre perishing and cracking due to age rather than wear, and the pattern here fits that—rubber components degrading from time rather than distance. The brake pad warnings at relatively low mileages also suggest the car may have been used in stop-start conditions or left to sit, which can accelerate corrosion on discs and pads. A buyer should inspect all four tyres closely for cracking, especially on the sidewalls, and check the tread depth on the front tyres as they were close to the legal limit last year.