2019 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · WA19 KYY

The most recent MOT on 30 March 2026 was a pass, but it recorded two minor defects: a nail lodged in the nearside rear tyre and a worn rear anti‑roll‑bar pin/bush (though it did not cause excessive movement). These are the only items flagged at the latest test. A pattern emerges from the 2025 MOT, where the car failed because the front brake pads were close to the wear limit on both sides and the same rear tyre had a nail in its sidewall. The earlier tests in 2024 and 2023 were completely clean. Apart from the recurring tyre‑nail issue, the only other wear‑related items are the brake pads (2025) and the anti‑roll‑bar bush (2026). Overall the trend is relatively stable – the vehicle has not developed any major safety‑critical faults, but minor wear items are appearing as the car ages. At roughly 35 000 mi after seven years, the mileage is low – about 5 000 mi per year. This suggests the car has not been heavily used, which can be positive for the drivetrain and suspension. However, low utilisation can also mean the car may have spent long periods standing, potentially allowing rust or corrosion to develop on under‑car components. The mileage alone does not tell us whether the car was driven hard or gently; it simply indicates relatively light overall wear.