2015 Subaru Forestr 2.0L Diesel · RT53 GST

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, showing a clear improving trend following a period of mechanical concern. The most recent inspection conducted in December 2025 at 91,207 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, indicating that the issues identified in previous years have been addressed. This transition from multiple advisories and a failure to a clean certificate suggests a more recent proactive approach to maintenance by the current owner. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,300 miles per annum. The data shows steady usage over the years, with 7,000 miles covered between November 2022 and November 2023, and another 6,100 miles recorded in the following year. This regular interval suggests the car has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which is often beneficial for rubber-based components and seals in a Subaru all-wheel drive system. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and steering assembly. The November 2023 test at 80,319 miles flagged worn bushes across the front lower suspension arms and the rear sub-frame, alongside an unevenly worn offside rear tyre. While these were only advisories at the time, the presence of multiple bushing failures indicates accelerated aging of the rubber components. Furthermore, the 2022 failure for play in the steering rack inner joints requires a thorough check during a test drive to ensure the steering remains precise and free of knocks or play.