The road tax status for BD54 VGG is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for BD54 VGG?

The MOT for BD54 VGG is valid and due for renewal on or before 18 June 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of BD54 VGG?

The recorded mileage for BD54 VGG is 113,884 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is BD54 VGG ULEZ compliant?

No, BD54 VGG does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2005 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · BD54 VGG

BD54 VGG

2005 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14/01/2005. Recorded mileage 113,884 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: SUBARU FORESTER
Year / Origin: 2005 · Birmingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 18/06/2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 113,884 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 18/06/2024

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Mileage: 113,884 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2005
Engine: 1994cc

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BD54 VGG Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 12/06/2024
113,884 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
19 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

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BD54 VGG Mileage History

17/06/2022112,664 mi
20/06/2023113,343 mi+679 mi
20/06/2023113,343 mi
12/06/2024113,884 mi+541 mi

Average of roughly 614 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

BD54 VGG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 07:14

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Subaru Forester (BD54 VGG) between June 2022 and June 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 12 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 41 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.

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