2005 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · WH55 JYT

The vehicle has a current roadworthiness status of PASSED, but the maintenance history indicates a pattern of intermittent deterioration rather than a stable trend. The most recent MOT on 2025-09-29 at 90,996 miles was passed, yet it was preceded by a failed test on 2023-02-01 at 76,532 miles, suggesting that the vehicle has suffered a significant loss of roadworthiness between the two assessments. This gap of over 14,000 miles is consistent with the vehicle's age of roughly 21 years, implying that the owner has neglected routine maintenance or had a period of inactivity that allowed wear to accumulate. Regarding the mileage accumulation, the vehicle has maintained a consistent mileage trajectory through the years, with no sudden spikes or massive drops that would suggest a major structural failure. The absence of a major mileage gap between the 2023 and 2025 tests suggests that the vehicle has been driven regularly, though the data is sparse enough that the exact frequency is hard to quantify. The lack of a significant mileage increase between the 2024 and 2025 tests further supports the conclusion that the vehicle has been used at a moderate pace without major overuse, which is a positive sign for a 21-year-old model. Given the recurring faults recorded in the 2023-2024 period, the buyer must inspect the vehicle in person for specific mechanical risks. The most critical issues identified are the failure of the nearside front inner tyre ply or cords, which indicates a wear pattern on the inner edge of the tyre rather than a structural defect in the tyre itself. The same faults are present on the offside front and rear tyres, as well as the nearside and offside front/rear brake discs, which suggests that the brakes and suspension components may be deteriorating. A buyer should inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for binding or excessive play, check the brake discs for corrosion or scoring, and examine the exhaust emissions system for leaks. These findings require a physical inspection to confirm the extent of the wear and to identify any other structural risks such as rust or exhaust leaks that are not visible on the MOT.