The XT was the turbocharged version of the second generation Forester, producing an immensely respectable 226 bhp. "A WRX on stilts", the vendor calls it.
They tell us:
"I have used the car daily for over a year now after purchasing it from a dealer in December 2023, it has been flawless during my ownership. It has had the benefit of comprehensive maintenance to ensure it remains reliable as a daily driver over the coming years."
During current ownership, the timing belt and water pump have been replaced along with any ageing pipes and all service items including gearbox and diff oil in January 2024. The most recent service was performed in January 2025, and the MOT runs until November 2025.
This Subaru Forester is ready to provide reliable service for years to come. Original examples such as this are becoming very hard to find.image.png4.42 MB
History and Paperwork
Registered in 2005
Six previous registered keepers
The vendor was told that the car was in the ownership of one family for many years, covering multiple owners
Analysis of service history stamps supports approximately four different groups of garages
Purchased from a dealer in December 2023
Last serviced in January 2025
MOT until 29th November 2025
Documented service history with some gaps in 2021 and 2022 during which few miles were covered
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