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WG54 ACX

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

102,204 mi
Last recorded102,204 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 ACX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 102,204 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear lower arms all bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear seals damaged and surface rust.

some hazing on headlights.

Pass 28 Mar 2025 99,222 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 99,204 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 90,392 miles

All rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear sills showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 89,369 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 89,368 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 86,490 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 83,362 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 83,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 80,786 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 80,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 75,839 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 68,335 miles

windscreen cracked at bottom

Pass 16 Aug 2016 57,037 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 53,082 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 53,081 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 49,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

side skirts fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2014 49,830 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

side skirts fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2013 42,437 miles

Engine oil level on min mark

Pass 22 Aug 2012 33,837 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 32,355 miles

inner surfaces of front brake discs corroded and pads getting low

Pass 3 Dec 2010 29,717 miles

inner surfaces of front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2009 27,398 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 27,398 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 24,233 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 21,346 miles

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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WG54 ACX is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 WG54 ACX, 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 WG54 ACX registered?

WG54 ACX is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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