2000 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · P5 LCE

The 2025‑11‑07 MOT at 182,804 miles confirms the 2000 Subaru Forester is presently roadworthy, yet the recorded advisories – a near‑side front tyre worn on the edge to 5.2 mm and an off‑side front coil spring showing corrosion – reveal a worsening maintenance trend compared with the clean reports of the previous three tests. The vehicle passed with no major defects, but the recurring suspension‑related findings suggest that previous owners have not consistently addressed early signs of rust or tyre wear. Mileage has increased from 155,791 miles in November 2021 to 182,804 miles in November 2025, a rise of 27,013 miles over four years, or roughly 6,750 miles per year, which is modest for a 26‑year‑old car and indicates periods of reduced use; the most notable jump occurred between October 2022 (161,323 miles) and October 2023 (170,377 miles), when the odometer advanced by 9,054 miles in a single year. A buyer should therefore inspect the rear suspension mounting points and subframe for the corrosion noted in the 2022 test, examine the front coil spring and associated mounting brackets for rust that could compromise suspension geometry, verify tyre tread depth and alignment given the edge wear, and check the condition of the brake discs and calipers for any binding or uneven wear, while also confirming that the underbody rubber seal remains intact and that no structural rust has developed around the chassis rails or wheel arches.