2015 Subaru Forestr 2.0L Diesel · WK65 MPO

The Subaru Foresters MOT record presents a stable, broadly well-maintained vehicle with no dangerous or major structural defects recorded. The most recent test on 10 May 2023 at 108,181 miles passed with only minor advisories: an inoperative offside registration plate lamp, slight play in the offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint, and both front tyres worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge. These are typical consumable and minor wear items for a vehicle of this age and mileage, not indicators of neglect. The maintenance trend is stable, with no recurring serious mechanical failures, though the front suspension and tyre wear pattern warrants closer inspection. The mileage progression tells a clear story of consistent, typical use. Between the May 2020 test at 57,846 miles and the March 2021 test at 70,799 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 13,000 miles in ten months, indicating regular daily driving. From March 2021 to April 2022, it added 18,257 miles over thirteen months, and from April 2022 to May 2023, it recorded 18,899 miles over thirteen months. This averages approximately 1,500 miles per month, confirming sustained, active use rather than long periods of standing. Critically, the recorded mileage of 108,181 miles has not changed since the May 2023 test, meaning the vehicle has either been standing unused for over three years or the mileage reading reflects a data anomaly. A buyer must verify the true current mileage and assess whether prolonged storage has caused deterioration of rubber components, brake seizure, or fuel system issues. The March 2021 failure at 70,799 miles is the most technically significant entry. Both front suspension arm front bushes were excessively worn, and the offside front brake pads were wearing thin. The suspension bushes were clearly replaced before the retest eleven days later, which is a positive sign of responsive maintenance. However, the recurring front tyre wear noted in May 2023, combined with the anti-roll bar linkage play, suggests the front suspension geometry may still be marginal. A buyer should inspect the front suspension bushes, ball joints, and track rod ends for wear, and check the inner edges of all four tyres for uneven wear indicative of alignment issues. The offside headlamp damage noted in both March 2021 and the subsequent March 2021 pass also warrants inspection of the headlamp unit for water ingress or poor repair. Beyond the documented advisories, a buyer should conduct a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion, particularly on the subframes, sills, and suspension mounting points, as Subaru Foresters of this generation can be susceptible to structural rust in salted road conditions. The exhaust system should be checked for corrosion and emissions compliance, and both front and rear brake discs and pads should be measured for remaining service life given the vehicle has been stationary since May 2023. A test drive should assess whether the boxer engine idles smoothly, the gearbox shifts without hesitation, and the vehicle tracks straight under braking. The three-year gap since the last MOT is a concern not for the record itself but for what prolonged inactivity may have caused to seals, bearings, and fluid systems.