2013 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · PX13 NEU

The Subaru Forester currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 21 May 2026 at 143,524 miles with zero defects recorded. This clean pass is significant given the vehicle's recent history. A year prior, on 20 May 2026, the tester flagged a Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached, a serious structural risk that was evidently rectified before the successful retest the following day. The maintenance trend over the past three years is therefore improving, moving from a dangerous suspension defect to a fully compliant pass, though the abrupt nature of that failure warrants careful physical inspection. The mileage record reveals a notable anomaly. Between the November 2023 pass at 106,892 miles and the May 2025 test at 112,169 miles, the vehicle accumulated just 5,277 miles over approximately 18 months, suggesting very light use or a period of standing. However, the mileage then jumped dramatically from 116,259 miles recorded on 20 May 2026 to 143,524 miles on 21 May 2026, an increase of 27,265 miles in a single day. This is physically impossible and strongly indicates a mileage discrepancy, likely from a previous odometer rollback or a data entry error in the DVSA record. A buyer must verify the true mileage against service invoices, the V5C logbook, and the physical condition of wear items such as the driver's seat bolstering, steering wheel, and pedal rubbers. The recurring advisory pattern centres on tyre wear. In May 2025, three of four tyres were worn close to the legal limit and worn on edge, indicating either sustained under-inflation, aggressive driving, or misaligned suspension geometry. The fact that all three flagged tyres were on the nearside and offside rear suggests possible axle misalignment or a neglected rotation schedule. The suspension arm detachment risk flagged in May 2026 further supports the possibility of underlying geometry issues or neglected front-end components. A prospective buyer should have a four-wheel alignment check performed and physically inspect the front suspension bushes, ball joints, and track rod ends for play. The rear brake condition and exhaust emissions should also be verified, as these are common wear points on higher-mileage Foresters that the recent clean MOT does not guarantee will remain compliant.