2010 Subaru Forester 2.0L Diesel · RV10 HRD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend in suspension component degradation. While it passed its most recent test in June 2025 at 112,567 miles, it failed earlier that same day due to excessive wear on both front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints. These faults were addressed, yet the front lower suspension arm bushes have appeared as advisories across multiple years. This pattern suggests that the current owner is reacting only to MOT failures rather than performing preventative maintenance on the aging chassis components. At 16 years old, the Subaru shows 112,567 miles, averaging approximately 7,035 miles per year. This usage is consistent with a low-use family vehicle. The record shows steady annual progress, with roughly 6,700 miles covered between June 2024 and June 2025, and another 6,600 miles between June 2023 and June 2024. The consistent mileage suggests the vehicle does not sit idle for long periods, which explains the gradual perishing of rubber components and tyres noted in the older test results. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry. The tester has repeatedly flagged worn lower arm bushes and anti-roll bar links since 2022, indicating the rubber bushings are reaching the end of their functional life. Additionally, the front brake pads were noted as thin in both 2024 and 2025, so the buyer should verify the remaining life and the condition of the discs. Given the history of corroded exhaust joints noted in 2022, the underside should also be checked for structural corrosion to ensure that rust has not compromised the mounting points or fuel lines.