2005 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · YJ54 RJM

The vehicle remains roadworthy as of the 1 June 2026 MOT, passing with a mileage of 97,953 mi. The only advisory concerns a rear‑seat cover that prevented full inspection of the adult seat‑belt fixings and brake discs that are worn, pitted or scored but not yet structurally compromised. The earlier February 2023 failure for a split constant‑velocity boot on the nearside front drive‑shaft was rectified by the February 2024 test, indicating a stabilising maintenance trend. Across a 21‑year lifespan the car has accumulated 97,953 mi, averaging roughly 4,600 mi per year. Mileage increments between tests are modest – from 79,500 mi in February 2021 to 92,003 mi in February 2025 – showing no periods of accelerated use. The record is otherwise clean, with no large gaps or unexplained spikes, suggesting a relatively gentle duty cycle. A prospective buyer should verify the condition of the brake discs, confirming that the observed wear does not approach the minimum thickness required for safe operation. The rear‑seat cover must be removed to allow a full visual check of the seat‑belt anchorage points. All four tyres were noted as slightly damaged or perishing in February 2025; a fresh tyre tread depth measurement and visual inspection for cracking are advisable. The previously split CV boot warrants a close look at the nearside front drive‑shaft joint for any signs of oil leakage or boot deterioration. Finally, a standard inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs and any corrosion on structural panels will confirm that no hidden deterioration has developed since the last MOT.