BP53 GMY

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
SILVER
Engine
2457 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 18 December 2013
Last recorded mileage
28,695 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 9 MOT tests on record with a 78% pass rate and 28,695 miles. The vehicle's age and multiple recurring issues warrant a thorough inspection.

The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual usage averaging 8,859 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent low annual usage of 6,880 miles in 2010.

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension arm advisories from 2006 to 2009 indicate chronic wear.
  • Major brake failures in 2011 and 2012 suggest significant past maintenance needs.
  • The vehicle is currently untaxed and has no valid MOT, requiring immediate re-registration and inspection.
  • The 2003 Subaru model has a known history of head gasket and timing belt issues.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
  • Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 8,859 miles/year.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies.
  • The 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating for this model is a positive.

Mileage history

Dec 2006: 28,695 mi PASSDec 2007: 38,132 mi PASSNov 2008: 47,529 mi PASSDec 2009: 58,205 mi PASSDec 2010: 65,085 mi PASSDec 2011: 75,201 mi FAILDec 2011: 75,201 mi PASSNov 2012: 87,769 mi FAILNov 2012: 87,794 mi PASS88k58k29kDec 2006Nov 2012

MOT test history — 7/9 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2006 PASS 28,695 mi
ADVISORY Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge
Dec 2007 PASS 38,132 mi
ADVISORY Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nov 2008 PASS 47,529 mi
ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED n/s rear tyre worn to limit
USER ENTERED front brake pads getting low
Dec 2009 PASS 58,205 mi
ADVISORY Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Dec 2010 PASS 65,085 mi None recorded
Dec 2011 FAIL 75,201 mi
PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Dec 2011 PASS 75,201 mi None recorded
Nov 2012 FAIL 87,769 mi
FAIL Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
FAIL Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
FAIL Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
FAIL Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nov 2012 PASS 87,794 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BP53 GMY, 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.