2015 Subaru Forester 2.0L Diesel · NL65 MFO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While it passed its most recent test in December 2025 at 36,622 miles, this followed a failure due to a critically thin rear brake pad. The record shows a recurring pattern where suspension components and tyre condition are flagged across multiple years, suggesting that the owner only addresses faults once they threaten an MOT certificate rather than replacing them during routine servicing. At 36,622 miles, this 11-year-old Subaru has covered exceptionally low mileage, averaging approximately 3,300 miles per year. This low usage often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components through age rather than mechanical wear. The data supports this, as evidenced by the persistent perishing and cracking of tyres noted in both 2024 and 2025. The gap of roughly 2,000 miles between annual tests indicates the vehicle sits for long periods, which can accelerate corrosion on metal lines and perish rubber components. A buyer must closely inspect the entire suspension assembly, as both the nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes and rear bushes have been noted as worn in the 2024 and 2025 tests. The fractured nearside coil spring from late 2024 indicates these components are reaching the end of their life. Furthermore, the offside rear brake pipe was identified as corroded and covered in the latest test, requiring a physical check to ensure the corrosion has not progressed beyond the surface, especially given the tester noted presence of grease which may hide the extent of the decay.