The road tax status for FE54 BFM is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for FE54 BFM?

The MOT for FE54 BFM is valid and due for renewal on or before 27 October 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of FE54 BFM?

The recorded mileage for FE54 BFM is 144,758 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is FE54 BFM ULEZ compliant?

No, FE54 BFM 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

2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · FE54 BFM

FE54 BFM

2004 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 144,758 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026.

Make & Model: VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin: 2004 · Nottingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 27 Oct 2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 144,758 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

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Engine

1598cc

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FE54 BFM Key Findings

34 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
144,758 miles recorded at latest MOT
16 historical MOT failures
10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (48 mentions)

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FE54 BFM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Oct 2026, 06:32

MOT Analysis

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34 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Astra (FE54 BFM) between August 2007 and October 2025.

The record contains 18 passes and 16 failures.

The most recent test on 28 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 16 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (48 issues), Lighting (41 issues), Suspension (38 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (16 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 131 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.

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FE54 BFM Mileage History

10/08/200780,989 mi
21/07/2008126,712 mi+45,723 mi
28/09/200969,718 mi-56,994 mi
08/10/200970,166 mi+448 mi
29/11/201070,278 mi+112 mi
29/11/201070,278 mi
15/07/201170,294 mi+16 mi
29/07/201170,369 mi+75 mi
19/09/201284,657 mi+14,288 mi
22/09/201247,659 mi-36,998 mi
23/09/201394,992 mi+47,333 mi
19/09/2014105,776 mi+10,784 mi
22/09/2014105,781 mi+5 mi
06/10/2015116,979 mi+11,198 mi
08/10/2016127,241 mi+10,262 mi
14/10/2016127,244 mi+3 mi
11/10/2017134,748 mi+7,504 mi
13/10/2017134,748 mi
09/10/2018135,895 mi+1,147 mi
09/10/2018135,895 mi
15/10/2019137,588 mi+1,693 mi
15/10/2019137,588 mi
14/10/2020139,035 mi+1,447 mi
21/10/2020139,035 mi
18/10/2021140,612 mi+1,577 mi
18/10/2021140,612 mi
13/10/2022141,859 mi+1,247 mi
14/10/2022141,859 mi
03/10/2023142,779 mi+920 mi
04/10/2023142,779 mi
23/10/2024143,999 mi+1,220 mi
24/10/2024143,999 mi
23/10/2025144,758 mi+759 mi
28/10/2025144,758 mi

Average of roughly 3,500 miles per year across 34 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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