2002 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · LX02 OSB

The vehicle is currently in a stable roadworthy condition based on the most recent MOT pass on 11 November 2025 at 77,428 miles. This test was completed without any defects or advisories, marking a clean bill of health for the current period. The overall maintenance trend appears consistent, as the vehicle has passed its last three annual inspections without any recorded mechanical failures. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 24 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 3,226 miles per year. Between 8 November 2023 and 11 November 2025, the odometer increased by only 1,752 miles. This pattern suggests the car has spent significant periods stationary. While the low mileage reduces general wear on the drivetrain, long periods of inactivity often lead to perished rubber components and seized calipers. The MOT history shows two instances where the vehicle failed on the same day it passed, specifically on 8 November 2023 and 12 November 2024. Because no specific defects were listed for these failures, they likely relate to minor administrative errors or quick-fix items. There are no recurring mentions of corrosion, suspension bushes, or brake degradation in the official record. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on areas typically affected by low usage and age. Check the condition of the tyres for flat spots or sidewall cracking and inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion. Given the age of this Subaru model, a thorough check of the underbody and wheel arches for structural rust is essential, as the MOT record does not provide a detailed history of the chassis integrity.