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AW04 ACW

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

138,435 mi
Last recorded138,435 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 ACW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 138,435 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 136,910 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 135,156 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 133,646 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 132,128 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 131,067 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 129,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 128,035 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 125,512 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 120,467 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 112,338 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 104,161 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 97,485 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 97,477 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 90,234 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 83,074 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 76,550 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 70,648 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Feb 2009 55,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate not fixed on very well

wipers poor

Pass 5 Mar 2008 49,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 49,511 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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
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AW04 ACW is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2004 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 88,952 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AW04 ACW, 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 22 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AW04 ACW registered?

AW04 ACW is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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