2020 Subaru Forester 2.5L Petrol · RAF 343

The vehicle presents a clean MOT history with a passed test in December 2024 at 40,473 miles showing no defects or advisories. This single data point indicates a satisfactory roadworthiness status at that specific time, though the sparse record prevents any meaningful assessment of a maintenance trend as stable, worsening, or improving. The absence of recorded faults in the official history is a positive indicator, but it reflects only a snapshot from 18 months ago. Mileage accumulation is approximately 6,746 miles per year over its six-year lifespan, which is typical for a vehicle of this age and suggests regular use rather than prolonged inactivity. The notable gap between the last recorded MOT in December 2024 and the current date in June 2026 is significant, as MOTs are annual in the UK. This 18-month interval means the vehicle's legal roadworthiness has not been officially verified for over a year and a half, and the recorded mileage may not reflect its current use. A buyer must therefore prioritise a thorough physical inspection, focusing on consumable items that degrade with time and use irrespective of MOT history. Particular attention should be given to the braking system for disc thickness and caliper binding, suspension components including bushes and coil springs for wear or corrosion, and the exhaust for integrity and emissions compliance. Structural rust, especially around the sills, wheel arches, and underbody, must be checked meticulously as this represents a serious safety risk. The clean MOT record suggests no chronic or previously identified mechanical faults, but the elapsed time since the last test means current condition is unknown and must be validated independently.