2013 Subaru Forester 2.0L Diesel · SY13 VNF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of deferred repairs regarding suspension and braking components. While the most recent test in December 2025 at 138,830 miles passed, it carried multiple advisories for worn suspension arm bushes and a loose anti-roll bar ball joint. These mechanical issues were already noted in November 2024, suggesting that the previous owner only addresses faults once they reach the point of inspection failure rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,700 miles per year. Between October 2023 at 103,929 miles and December 2025 at 138,830 miles, the car covered 34,901 miles in just over two years. This high rate of use indicates the vehicle is driven regularly, which naturally accelerates the degradation of rubber bushings and the corrosion of metal components on the under chassis. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front and rear suspension, as the lower control arm bushes have been flagged as perished or worn across three consecutive years. The braking system shows significant history of neglect, including a 2023 failure for a leaking hydraulic pipe and low efficiency, followed by a 2024 failure for a corroded brake pipe and thin pads. The buyer should specifically check for further corrosion on the rear brake lines and the condition of the offside rear wheel bearing, which has been a recurring point of concern in the record.