2003 Subaru Unknown 2.0L Petrol · 333 WRX

The vehicle presents a highly stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean pass on 1 April 2026 at 36,855 miles. The tester recorded zero defects or advisories, indicating the vehicle currently meets all roadworthiness standards. This clean bill of health follows a minor anomaly in February 2023, when the car failed at 33,848 miles despite the record showing no defects—likely an administrative or procedural failure—before passing just four days later at 33,862 miles with zero faults. The subsequent three consecutive annual tests have all passed without a single advisory, demonstrating consistent upkeep. The recorded mileage of 36,855 miles over a 23-year lifespan equates to a mere 1,602 miles per year, which is exceptionally low for a vehicle of this age. The annual increments confirm this minimal usage, with only 412 miles covered between the February 2025 test at 36,443 miles and the April 2026 test at 36,855 miles. The 1,543-mile jump between February 2024 and February 2025 represents the highest annual accumulation in the recorded history, yet still falls well below the national average. Such low mileage suggests the vehicle has spent significant periods stationary, a pattern that requires careful scrutiny of deteriorating rubber components and fluid degradation rather than mechanical wear. Despite the flawless MOT record, a buyer must physically inspect components prone to perishing from inactivity rather than use. The tester flagged no structural corrosion or suspension wear, but a 23-year-old vehicle standing for long spells will likely exhibit perished suspension bushes, cracked coil spring coatings, and seized brake calipers. Check the underside for surface corrosion on brake discs and exhaust components, which can form rapidly when a car sits unused. Inspect all rubber seals, hoses, and tyres for sidewall cracking, as the tread depth may remain legal while the structural integrity of the rubber deteriorates. The lack of recurring mechanical faults implies a diligent owner, but the low-mileage profile shifts the risk from worn-out moving parts to degraded static components.