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BV53 TFZ

2003 Subaru Forester · Petrol · 1994cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1994cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Subaru Forester Petrol 1994cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 166,603 miles on the clock, averaging 8,329 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BV53 TFZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,603
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
8,329

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading166,603 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,385
Average per year8,329
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BV53 TFZ 24k60k95k131k167k '06'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,603 miles
Since last MOT+14,385 miles
PASS
Mileage152,218 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,195 miles
Since last MOT+8,980 miles
PASS
Mileage143,215 miles
Since last MOT+11,954 miles
PASS
Mileage131,261 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,261 miles
Since last MOT+12,448 miles
PASS
Mileage118,813 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,810 miles
Since last MOT+2,645 miles
PASS
Mileage116,165 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,165 miles
Since last MOT+5,401 miles
PASS
Mileage110,764 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,750 miles
Since last MOT+7,711 miles
PASS
Mileage103,039 miles
Since last MOT+14,266 miles
PASS
Mileage88,773 miles
Since last MOT+9,671 miles
PASS
Mileage79,102 miles
Since last MOT+7,145 miles
PASS
Mileage71,957 miles
Since last MOT+9,354 miles
PASS
Mileage62,603 miles
Since last MOT+4,227 miles
PASS
Mileage58,376 miles
Since last MOT+5,396 miles
PASS
Mileage52,980 miles
Since last MOT+6,889 miles
PASS
Mileage46,091 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,091 miles
Since last MOT+6,720 miles
PASS
Mileage39,371 miles
Since last MOT+6,663 miles
PASS
Mileage32,708 miles
Since last MOT+7,090 miles
PASS
Mileage25,618 miles
Since last MOT+1,534 miles
PASS
Mileage24,084 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 TFZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1994cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBV — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BV53 TFZ

What car is BV53 TFZ?

BV53 TFZ is a red Subaru Forester, petrol (1994cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BV53 TFZ?

The last recorded mileage for BV53 TFZ was 166,603 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BV53 TFZ passed its MOT?

BV53 TFZ has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2023.

Is BV53 TFZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BV53 TFZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BV53 TFZ?

BV53 TFZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.