2014 Subaru Forester 2.0L Diesel · WR63 NJF

The 2014 Subaru Forester presents a notably clean MOT record through February 2026, with the most recent test at 138,237 miles recording zero defects. The maintenance trend is clearly improving. A single advisory appeared in February 2023 at 115,964 miles for a worn offside front lower suspension arm rear bush, yet that item did not recur in subsequent tests, suggesting it was rectified rather than ignored. Four consecutive passes since then, including a spotless result just over four months ago, indicate the vehicle is currently in sound mechanical order with no outstanding wear items flagged by the tester. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a twelve-year-old vehicle. Annual increments ranged from approximately 8,556 miles between February 2025 and February 2026 up to roughly 13,392 miles between February 2023 and February 2024, averaging close to 11,500 miles per year overall. No suspicious gaps or sudden jumps appear in the record. The odometer reading aligns naturally with the age of the car, and the steady progression suggests regular use rather than prolonged standing or recent high-mileage dumping. Despite the clean recent history, the 2023 advisory on the offside front lower suspension arm rear bush warrants physical inspection. A worn bush at that location can accelerate tyre wear and affect steering precision, so a buyer should check for uneven inner edge wear on the offside front tyre and any clunking from the front end over rough surfaces. The Subaru boxer engine and symmetrical all-wheel-drive drivetrain also deserve attention underneath, where exhaust heat shields, CV gaiter condition, and differential fluid leaks are common inspection points on this platform at this mileage. Given the vehicle has now passed four consecutive MOTs without any defect, structural corrosion and brake performance appear well-managed. A prospective buyer should still examine the underside for surface rust on subframes and suspension mounting points, test the handbrake hold on an incline, and verify that the exhaust system is free from blowing joints or perforation, particularly as the car approaches its thirteenth year. The record suggests attentive ownership, but a physical inspection remains essential before purchase.