CarVerify

Free Car Check

EJ52 DRZ

2002 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

160,123 mi
Last recorded160,123 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 DRZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 160,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 146,254 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 127,278 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 127,252 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 123,890 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 120,495 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2016 113,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 106,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 100,622 miles

Brake peddle anti slip is slightly worn

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box is slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 100,622 miles

Brake peddle anti slip is slightly worn

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box is slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 95,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake peddle pad slightly worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 92,379 miles

EXHAUST DETERIATED

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 84,357 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 84,327 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 73,735 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 14 Feb 2011 73,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front and rear brake discs rusty.

slight run out on front brakes.

Fail 4 Feb 2011 73,698 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both wiper blades split on ends,front brake discs start to rust,rear brakes in poor condition, brake pedal rubber split on end.

Pass 23 Jan 2010 67,643 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 62,768 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 62,561 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 57,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate deteriorating

Pass 27 Sep 2006 57,270 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Sep 2005 40,097 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 39,952 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
Full Subaru Forester reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EJ52 DRZ is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 90,215 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ52 DRZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EJ52 DRZ?

You can check the full history of EJ52 DRZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EJ52 DRZ registered?

EJ52 DRZ is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 November 2002.

Is EJ52 DRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ52 DRZ shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ52 DRZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EJ52 DRZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.