2002 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · FH02 RWJ

The Subaru Forester passed its most recent MOT on 7 October 2021 at 159,719 miles with no defects recorded, leaving the maintenance trend neither improving nor worsening but simply undocumented beyond that point. Given the test is now over four and a half years old relative to today's date of 8 July 2026, the vehicle's current roadworthiness cannot be confirmed from this record alone. The single clean pass provides no evidence of recurring faults. The recorded mileage of 159,719 at the 2021 test equates to roughly 6,655 miles per year across the car's 24-year life, a typical usage rate for a vehicle of this age. The history shows only one entry, so no rapid accumulation or standing gaps can be assessed between tests. A clean sheet at 159,719 miles suggests the previous owner addressed consumables and structural items to test standard at that time, though the absence of earlier records limits any judgement on long-term care patterns. A buyer must treat the 2021 pass as expired and arrange a fresh inspection before purchase. With no advisories logged, the MOT offers no pointer to worn suspension bushes, corroded subframes, or fatigued coil springs, all common on a 2002 Forester chassis now past 24 years old. The flat-four drivetrain and permanent AWD system should be checked for drivetrain wear, hub bearing play, and underbody rust that a lapsed test would no longer monitor. Given the four-year gap since the last certificate, assume nothing about brake disc condition, tyre tread, or exhaust emissions until a current tester evaluates them. The previous owner's single clean result implies basic upkeep was met in 2021, but silence since then offers no guarantee the car was stored dry or maintained. A pre-purchase mechanical inspection remains essential.