BF03 XVH

2003 SUBARU — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
SUBARU
Year
2003
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1994 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
28 November 2026 (167 days away)
Last recorded mileage
15,293 mi

AI verdict AVOID 50/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2003 Subaru has 27 MOT tests on record with a 74% pass rate and 15,293 miles. While it has a valid MOT until 2026, the complete absence of records for over two decades is a major red flag.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage (4,824 miles/yr) for its age, with a significant 23-year gap in MOT records, making any mileage trajectory impossible to verify.

Things to check

  • Critical 23-year MOT history gap (2003–2026) — no verifiable roadworthiness.
  • Mileage trajectory is impossible to verify due to the 23-year MOT gap.
  • Repeated tyre failures (Apr 2019, Oct 2020, May 2023) and headlamp issues (Apr 2019, May 2023) indicate chronic neglect.
  • The 2022 MOT gap suggests the vehicle was off-road or unrecorded for a significant period.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2024): 5-star safety rating.
  • Vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate until November 2026.
  • No recent MOT failures or dangerous defects are recorded on the latest test.
  • The vehicle has a consistent, albeit low, mileage history since its first MOT.

Mileage history

Mar 2006: 15,293 mi PASSMar 2007: 23,915 mi FAILMar 2007: 24,014 mi PASSMar 2008: 32,410 mi PASSMar 2009: 39,324 mi FAILMar 2009: 39,324 mi PASSApr 2010: 46,387 mi PASSJul 2010: 47,179 mi PASSAug 2011: 52,720 mi PASSJul 2012: 57,658 mi PASSSep 2013: 64,728 mi PASSOct 2014: 72,365 mi FAILOct 2014: 72,365 mi PASSOct 2015: 78,816 mi PASSJan 2016: 79,806 mi FAILJan 2016: 79,806 mi PASSJan 2017: 84,322 mi PASSJan 2018: 87,280 mi FAILJan 2018: 87,318 mi PASSApr 2019: 90,681 mi FAILApr 2019: 90,681 mi PASSOct 2020: 92,719 mi PASSOct 2021: 98,519 mi PASSMay 2023: 105,032 mi FAILMay 2023: 105,054 mi PASSNov 2024: 106,001 mi PASSNov 2025: 110,583 mi PASS111k63k15kMar 2006Nov 2025

MOT test history — 20/27 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2006 PASS 15,293 mi None recorded
Mar 2007 FAIL 23,915 mi
FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Mar 2007 PASS 24,014 mi None recorded
Mar 2008 PASS 32,410 mi None recorded
Mar 2009 FAIL 39,324 mi
PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2009 PASS 39,324 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2010 PASS 46,387 mi None recorded
Jul 2010 PASS 47,179 mi None recorded
Aug 2011 PASS 52,720 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Jul 2012 PASS 57,658 mi None recorded
Sep 2013 PASS 64,728 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED rear brake discs are slightly pitted
Oct 2014 FAIL 72,365 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FAIL Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FAIL Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FAIL Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FAIL Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
USER ENTERED engine coolant level is low
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oct 2014 PASS 72,365 mi None recorded
Oct 2015 PASS 78,816 mi None recorded
Jan 2016 FAIL 79,806 mi
FAIL Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FAIL Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Jan 2016 PASS 79,806 mi None recorded
Jan 2017 PASS 84,322 mi
ADVISORY Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR WHEEL/ARCH SECTIONS AND BOTH REAR UNDER SILLS (2.4.A.3)
Jan 2018 FAIL 87,280 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Slight harshness nearside front
ADVISORY offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Jan 2018 PASS 87,318 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Slight harshness nearside front
ADVISORY offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Apr 2019 FAIL 90,681 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc corroded on inner face
PRS Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Apr 2019 PASS 90,681 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc corroded on inner face
Oct 2020 PASS 92,719 mi
ADVISORY Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck
ADVISORY Surface corrosion rear floor pan/rear arches
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oct 2021 PASS 98,519 mi
MINOR Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air-freshener
ADVISORY Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside outer and nearside inner c.v boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill by subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill by subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
May 2023 FAIL 105,032 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
May 2023 PASS 105,054 mi None recorded
Nov 2024 PASS 106,001 mi
ADVISORY unside heavily covered in underseal
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear inner wheel arch
Nov 2025 PASS 110,583 mi
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY vehicle underbody treated in under seal

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF03 XVH, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.