2004 Subaru Forester 2.5L Petrol · WD54 USH

The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is currently failing, as evidenced by the most recent MOT test on 2025-09-02 at 63,660 miles, which failed on 2025-09-01. The maintenance history reveals a clear deteriorating trend, with the most recent failure occurring just before the current test date, indicating that the vehicle has experienced a progressive loss of performance. The test on 2025-09-02 failed on 2025-09-01, demonstrating that the issue has not been resolved and that the mechanical condition has worsened since the previous passing test. Regarding the mileage pattern, the vehicle is approximately 22 years old with 63,660 miles recorded, which is roughly 2,894 miles per year. This is low for its age, suggesting that the mileage is likely reflecting lighter use or long periods of standing rather than significant wear on consumables. The data is relatively clean, with no obvious gaps in the mileage accumulation, though the high mileage combined with frequent MOT failures suggests that basic upkeep was likely skipped, leading to accelerated degradation of components like suspension and brakes. Given the recurring faults including worn brake discs, deteriorated suspension components, and worn tyres, a buyer should inspect the vehicle in person to evaluate structural integrity, specifically checking for corrosion on brake discs and inspecting suspension bushes and ball joints. The presence of these issues indicates that the vehicle requires urgent attention to prevent further failure, as the mechanical condition has deteriorated significantly since the last MOT.