2002 Subaru Forester ALL Weather 2.0L Petrol · YR02 MVF

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a clear trend of worsening structural and mechanical degradation. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 169,355 miles passed, it carried advisories for worn wear on both front suspension arm pins and bushes. This follows a significant failure in November 2023 where the vehicle exhibited multiple critical defects including split CV boots, thin brake pads, and failed lighting. The transition from a heavy failure to a pass with suspension advisories suggests a reactive maintenance approach rather than preventative care. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. Between the June 2022 test at 161,011 miles and the November 2023 test at 169,355 miles, the car covered over 8,000 miles in just seventeen months. This steady usage indicates regular operation but the high cumulative mileage of nearly 170,000 miles places significant stress on aging components, particularly regarding the accelerated decay of rubber parts and metal surfaces seen throughout the record. A buyer must conduct a rigorous inspection of the underbody due to the persistent structural corrosion. The record notes genuine corrosion on the central front structure since at least 2022, and while testers deemed the rigidity not yet compromised, the presence of surface rust is an ongoing process. The rear brake pipes have been flagged for excessive corrosion since 2021, leading to a failure in 2023. Furthermore, the shock absorbers have shown a progression from light misting in 2021 to a serious fluid leak in 2023. You should also verify the current state of the front CV boots and suspension bushes, as these have been recurring points of failure or wear in the last three years.