2008 Subaru Forester 2.5L Petrol · MV08 EYC

Most recent MOT (10 Feb 2026) was a pass, but it listed several serious items: both front and rear brake discs are worn and scored, both rear tyres show cracking, the off‑side front CV joint boot is severely deteriorated, and the off‑side windscreen has a crack. These are all safety‑critical components that will need attention soon. A clear pattern emerges from the MOT history. In late 2022 the car failed because the front brake pads were thin, and by early 2026 the discs have now become worn. The CV joint boot on the off‑side front axle was flagged as severely deteriorated in both the 2024 and 2026 tests, indicating a persistent issue that has not been remedied. Tyre condition has also worsened: a front tyre was near the legal limit in 2024, and by 2026 both rear tyres show tread cracking. The windscreen crack noted in 2024 remains in 2026. Apart from a clean year in 2023, the defect count is increasing, so the trend is clearly worsening rather than stabilising. Mileage of 144,411 mi on an 18‑year‑old Subaru averages about 8,000 mi per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. The mileage itself does not suggest extreme abuse, but the presence of worn discs, cracked tyres and a deteriorating CV boot indicates that consumable wear is now reaching the end of its useful life.