The road tax status for FM53 BGY is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for FM53 BGY?

The MOT for FM53 BGY is valid and due for renewal on or before 28 September 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of FM53 BGY?

The recorded mileage for FM53 BGY is 126,735 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is FM53 BGY ULEZ compliant?

No, FM53 BGY does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

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MOT Valid

2004 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · FM53 BGY

FM53 BGY

2004 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 126,735 miles. MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027.

Make & Model: SUBARU FORESTER
Year / Origin: 2004 · Nottingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 28 Sept 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 126,735 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2004

Engine

1994cc

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FM53 BGY Key Findings

23 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
126,735 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)

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FM53 BGY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Oct 2026, 08:13

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23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Subaru Forester (FM53 BGY) between January 2007 and September 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 24 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 22 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 Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))”.

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FM53 BGY Mileage History

24/01/200725,466 mi
24/01/200725,466 mi
01/02/200836,408 mi+10,942 mi
11/02/200944,171 mi+7,763 mi
26/10/200949,921 mi+5,750 mi
19/10/201058,678 mi+8,757 mi
31/10/201165,646 mi+6,968 mi
24/10/201270,693 mi+5,047 mi
28/10/201375,200 mi+4,507 mi
27/10/201479,635 mi+4,435 mi
22/10/201584,492 mi+4,857 mi
10/10/201688,781 mi+4,289 mi
17/10/201794,596 mi+5,815 mi
17/10/201899,604 mi+5,008 mi
19/10/201899,608 mi+4 mi
22/10/2019103,348 mi+3,740 mi
07/10/2020105,985 mi+2,637 mi
20/10/2021109,218 mi+3,233 mi
27/10/2022112,653 mi+3,435 mi
29/11/2023115,737 mi+3,084 mi
30/09/2024116,992 mi+1,255 mi
29/09/2025121,333 mi+4,341 mi
24/09/2026126,735 mi+5,402 mi

Average of roughly 5,149 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.

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