2018 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · PN18 MLE

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent passing record over the last several years. The most recent test on 13 October 2025 at 83,260 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, despite an initial failure entry on the same day. This immediate re-test suggests a minor administrative or easily rectified issue was resolved quickly, as the overall trend indicates that the vehicle has maintained basic roadworthiness standards without recurring mechanical or structural failures. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,400 miles per annum. Between the September 2022 test at 49,047 miles and the 2024 test at 72,642 miles, the car covered 23,595 miles, showing a steady usage habit. The subsequent interval of 10,618 miles leading to the 2025 test maintains this trajectory, indicating no periods of long neglect that might lead to perished rubber components or fluid degradation. While the MOT history is clean of persistent advisories, a physical inspection should focus on specific wear points common to the Subaru Forester at this mileage. The buyer should examine the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of tearing, as these often degrade around the 80,000-mile mark. Given the age, checking the brake system for binding calipers or uneven wear on the discs is also prudent to ensure the clean MOT record reflects the actual state of the mechanical hardware.