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Subaru Forester 2.0XT

SJ5-0512342015 MODELVERDICT — NEGOTIATE
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Inspection score
72/100
BUY80+
NEGOTIATE60–79
WALK AWAY< 60
Reviewer's call

A fundamentally sound car with no structural or flood damage and a clean, matching mileage. Two major faults — a resprayed front-right fender and a split CV boot — plus a handful of minor items give you real leverage on price. Buy it, but negotiate the repairs into the deal.

Overview

96Items checked
84Passed
7Minor
2Major
Vehicle inspected
Make & model
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Year
2015
Registration
KCE 123A
Chassis
SJ5-051234
Mileage
118,420 km
Colour
Crystal White Pearl
Transmission
CVT (Lineartronic)
Drivetrain
Symmetrical AWD
Inspection details
Report ID
PPI-2F4A9C
Inspector
James M. — CT-INS-0142
Date
28 May 2026
Location
Karen, Nairobi
Time on site
58 min on site
Odometer integrityCONSISTENT
Cluster118,420 km
ECU118,395 km

Dashboard cluster and ECU mileage agree within 25 km. No rollback indicators.

Red flags

REPAINT SUSPECTEDMAJOR

Front-right fender paint thickness measured 280µm against a factory range of 90–160µm. Filler and a respray were detected on a single corner panel — consistent with a minor front-corner knock. Frame and rails are straight, so this is cosmetic, not structural.

CV BOOT SPLITMAJOR

Front-left CV boot is torn and slinging grease. Left unrepaired the joint will fail and cost far more than the boot. Budget for a CV joint replacement and use it to push the price down.

Section findings

Identification & Documents
  • VIN on chassis plate legible & untamperedMatches
    PASS
  • VIN matches logbookMatches
    PASS
  • NTSA TIMS status clean (no caveat/loss)Clean
    PASS
  • KRA duty cleared (import)Cleared
    PASS
  • Number of previous owners2 owners
    INFO
  • Service book + receipts availableFull history
    PASS
Exterior & Body
  • Panel gaps even across all panelsEven
    PASS
  • Paint thickness — front right280µm (factory 90–160)
    MAJOR
  • Paint thickness — remaining panels95–150µm
    PASS
  • Overspray on trims / wheel archesNone
    PASS
  • Rust at sills / rocker panelsNone
    PASS
  • Windscreen chips / cracksStone chip, lower passenger side
    MINOR
  • All exterior lights functionalAll working
    PASS
Undercarriage & Structural
  • Frame / rails straight, no kinksStraight
    PASS
  • Non-factory weld marks presentNone found
    PASS
  • Floor pan rust / perforationNone
    PASS
  • Active fluid leaksLight diff seep, not dripping
    MINOR
  • Catalytic converter presentPresent
    PASS
Engine Bay
  • Oil colour / sludgeClean
    PASS
  • Oil in coolant / coolant in oilNone
    PASS
  • Belts / hoses crackingAux belt glazed, due soon
    MINOR
  • Battery voltage at rest12.5 V
    PASS
  • Cold start behaviourInstant
    PASS
  • Exhaust smoke colour at startNone
    PASS
  • Idle smoothnessSmooth
    PASS
Transmission & Drivetrain
  • CVT fluid level / colourClean
    PASS
  • Shift qualitySmooth, no shudder
    PASS
  • CV boots intactFL boot split
    MAJOR
  • Differential leaksLight seep, see undercarriage
    MINOR
  • AWD engagementEngages cleanly
    PASS
Brakes, Suspension & Steering
  • Brake pads — front (FL / FR)6 mm / 6 mm
    PASS
  • Brake pads — rear (RL / RR)7 mm / 7 mm
    PASS
  • Rotor lip / scoringWithin spec
    PASS
  • Shock bounce testPass
    PASS
  • Steering free playTight
    PASS
  • Tyre tread depth (all four)5–6 mm, even wear
    PASS
Interior & Electronics
  • Seat wear vs claimed mileageConsistent
    PASS
  • Dashboard warning lights at ignitionTPMS light on (low pressure)
    MINOR
  • Airbag light goes out after startGoes out
    PASS
  • A/C centre vent temperature6 °C
    PASS
  • Damp / musty smell (flood indicator)None
    PASS
  • Carpets dry under seatsDry
    PASS
Road Test
  • Acceleration smooth, no hesitationSmooth
    PASS
  • Brakes straight, no pullStraight
    PASS
  • Tracks straight hands-offSlight pull left — alignment due
    MINOR
  • Abnormal noises / vibrationsNone noted
    PASS
  • All gears engage cleanlyClean
    PASS

OBD-II diagnostic scan

Live data
Engine RPM at idle
680 rpm
Coolant temp at operating
88 °C
Long-term fuel trim
+4.2 %
O2 sensor signals
Oscillating (healthy)
Charging voltage
14.1 V
Fault codes
  • ECU VIN matches plateMatch
    PASS
  • Active DTC codesNone
    PASS
  • Pending DTC codesP0420 — cat efficiency below threshold
    MINOR
  • Permanent DTCs (cleared but stored)None
    PASS
  • Emission readiness monitorsComplete
    PASS
  • SRS / airbag module DTCsNone
    PASS
  • ABS module DTCsNone
    PASS

On-site photos

Final verdict — Negotiate

A fundamentally sound car with no structural or flood damage and a clean, matching mileage. Two major faults — a resprayed front-right fender and a split CV boot — plus a handful of minor items give you real leverage on price. Buy it, but negotiate the repairs into the deal.

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