2016 Subaru Forester 2.0L Diesel · YH16 XPV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having achieved a clean pass on 30 May 2026 at 68,859 miles. The maintenance trend shows an improving trajectory following a period of mechanical neglect. While the car failed testing in early February 2026 due to significant front suspension issues, the subsequent pass just twenty-four days later indicates that the owner addressed the necessary repairs to bring the vehicle back to a compliant standard. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,900 miles per year. There is a notable spike in usage between February 2024 and January 2025, where the car covered 4,107 miles in under eleven months. However, the usage has since slowed significantly, with only 426 miles recorded between the 2025 and early 2026 tests. This low annual mileage suggests the vehicle may sit stationary, which can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components seen in the suspension history. A physical inspection must focus heavily on the front suspension geometry, as the record reveals a recurring failure of the arm bushes and ball joints. The tester flagged split rear bushes in January 2025, which progressed to excessively worn components by February 2026. A buyer should verify that these control arms were replaced with high-quality parts and check for any play in the ball joints or steering linkage. Given the history of suspension wear, checking for uneven tyre wear caused by alignment issues is also advisable to ensure the previous faults did not cause lasting tracking damage.