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FM53 BFU

2004 Subaru Forester · Petrol · 1994cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1994cc
ColourSilver
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 2004 Subaru Forester Petrol 1994cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 115,243 miles on the clock, averaging 4,414 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FM53 BFU

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,243
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,414

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading115,243 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,414
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM53 BFU 35k55k75k95k115k '06'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,243 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,243 miles
Since last MOT+3,543 miles
PASS
Mileage111,700 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,700 miles
Since last MOT+3,640 miles
PASS
Mileage108,060 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,054 miles
Since last MOT+4,218 miles
PASS
Mileage103,836 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,834 miles
Since last MOT+6,137 miles
PASS
Mileage97,697 miles
Since last MOT+1,896 miles
PASS
Mileage95,801 miles
Since last MOT+3,067 miles
PASS
Mileage92,734 miles
Since last MOT+2,693 miles
PASS
Mileage90,041 miles
Since last MOT+2,757 miles
PASS
Mileage87,284 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,284 miles
Since last MOT+2,598 miles
PASS
Mileage84,686 miles
Since last MOT+2,788 miles
PASS
Mileage81,898 miles
Since last MOT+3,216 miles
PASS
Mileage78,682 miles
Since last MOT+5,054 miles
PASS
Mileage73,628 miles
Since last MOT+5,822 miles
PASS
Mileage67,806 miles
Since last MOT+5,024 miles
PASS
Mileage62,782 miles
Since last MOT+4,978 miles
PASS
Mileage57,804 miles
Since last MOT+5,942 miles
PASS
Mileage51,862 miles
Since last MOT+7,318 miles
PASS
Mileage44,544 miles
Since last MOT+9,910 miles
PASS
Mileage34,634 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 BFU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1994cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FM53 BFU

What car is FM53 BFU?

FM53 BFU is an silver Subaru Forester, petrol (1994cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of FM53 BFU?

The last recorded mileage for FM53 BFU was 115,243 miles, recorded on 3 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM53 BFU passed its MOT?

FM53 BFU has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Apr 2025.

Is FM53 BFU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM53 BFU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FM53 BFU?

FM53 BFU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.