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OV53 VFK

2003 Subaru Forester · Petrol · 1994cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 6 (77% pass rate). It has 197,426 miles on the clock, averaging 3,977 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OV53 VFK

MOT Status
Due date passed
197,426
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
3,977

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 reading197,426 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year3,977
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV53 VFK 122k141k160k179k197k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage197,426 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage197,423 miles
Since last MOT+941 miles
PASS
Mileage196,482 miles
Since last MOT+899 miles
PASS
Mileage195,583 miles
Since last MOT+1,288 miles
PASS
Mileage194,295 miles
Since last MOT+1,764 miles
PASS
Mileage192,531 miles
Since last MOT+1,161 miles
PASS
Mileage191,370 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage191,370 miles
Since last MOT+1,279 miles
PASS
Mileage190,091 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage190,091 miles
Since last MOT+3,906 miles
PASS
Mileage186,185 miles
Since last MOT+1,536 miles
PASS
Mileage184,649 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage184,649 miles
Since last MOT+1,436 miles
PASS
Mileage183,213 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage183,213 miles
Since last MOT+2,261 miles
PASS
Mileage180,952 miles
Since last MOT+3,287 miles
PASS
Mileage177,665 miles
Since last MOT+4,659 miles
PASS
Mileage173,006 miles
Since last MOT+3,092 miles
PASS
Mileage169,914 miles
Since last MOT+3,807 miles
PASS
Mileage166,107 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,107 miles
Since last MOT+4,188 miles
PASS
Mileage161,919 miles
Since last MOT+8,121 miles
PASS
Mileage153,798 miles
Since last MOT+10,028 miles
PASS
Mileage143,770 miles
Since last MOT+8,711 miles
PASS
Mileage135,059 miles
Since last MOT+12,972 miles
PASS
Mileage122,087 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 VFK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1994cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OV53 VFK

What car is OV53 VFK?

OV53 VFK is an red Subaru Forester, petrol (1994cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OV53 VFK?

The last recorded mileage for OV53 VFK was 197,426 miles, recorded on 15 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV53 VFK passed its MOT?

OV53 VFK has had 26 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (20 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Sep 2025.

Is OV53 VFK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV53 VFK 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 OV53 VFK?

OV53 VFK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.