BP53 DCO

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
RED
Engine
1994 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 16 February 2017
Last recorded mileage
39,577 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 66/100

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 12 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 39,577 miles. The 23-year-old vehicle also shows evidence of significant timing belt and head gasket issues, which are critical for this model.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 9,840 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, though a 2015 service gap is noted.

Things to check

  • Recurring brake disc and pad advisories across 4 tests (2007, 2008, 2013, 2016) indicate chronic wear.
  • Recurring anti-roll bar bush advisories across 4 tests (2007, 2008, 2013, 2016) point to structural neglect.
  • The 2015 MOT gap suggests the vehicle may have been off-road or not maintained during that period.
  • The 2003 Subaru has a history of significant timing belt and head gasket issues, which are expensive to repair.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2024): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 9,840 miles/year, indicating regular use.
  • No major structural failures or dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history.

Mileage history

Dec 2006: 39,577 mi PASSDec 2007: 52,965 mi PASSDec 2008: 64,469 mi PASSDec 2009: 74,891 mi FAILDec 2009: 74,891 mi PASSNov 2010: 85,005 mi PASSNov 2011: 96,037 mi PASSDec 2012: 106,832 mi PASSDec 2012: 106,832 mi FAILAug 2013: 109,496 mi PASSAug 2014: 119,453 mi PASSFeb 2016: 129,271 mi PASS129k84k40kDec 2006Feb 2016

MOT test history — 10/12 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2006 PASS 39,577 mi None recorded
Dec 2007 PASS 52,965 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Dec 2008 PASS 64,469 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
USER ENTERED brake pipe over cover and p/tank not visabal
Dec 2009 FAIL 74,891 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
PRS Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
USER ENTERED brake pipe over cover and subframe not visible
Dec 2009 PASS 74,891 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
USER ENTERED brake pipe over cover and subframe not visible
Nov 2010 PASS 85,005 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nov 2011 PASS 96,037 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Dec 2012 PASS 106,832 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
USER ENTERED exhaust system corroding
Dec 2012 FAIL 106,832 mi
PRS Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
USER ENTERED exhaust system corroding
Aug 2013 PASS 109,496 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED centre rear exhaust mount deteriorated but secure
Aug 2014 PASS 119,453 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Feb 2016 PASS 129,271 mi
ADVISORY Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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