2003 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · AD03 SUB

The Subaru Impreza presents a current roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 2 November 2023 at 98,922 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. Prior to that, the vehicle failed on 10 October 2023 at 98,912 miles, yet the record shows no defects listed against that failure, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. The pattern repeats from 2022, where a fail on 5 September at 95,712 miles with no defects preceded a pass on 20 September at 95,717 miles. At roughly 23 years old, the car shows 98,922 recorded miles, equating to about 4,300 miles per year. This is low for the age and points to light use or extended periods off the road. The mileage climbed from 93,221 in August 2021 to 95,717 by September 2022, then to 98,922 by November 2023, a gentle annual rise of around 2,600 to 3,200 miles. The MOT data is sparse and clean between the listed tests, with no advisories or worn consumables flagged at any stage. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion, given the age and the likelihood of hidden rust on sills, suspension mounting points, and subframes not captured by the bare MOT entries. The repeated no-defect failures warrant verification that the DVSA records are accurate and that no suppressed mechanical concerns exist from those test dates. Check the suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and exhaust emissions during a physical examination. Low mileage with long standing can stiffen calipers and degrade rubber components. Confirm the odometer reading matches the logged 98,922 miles and review previous owner care, as the clean record implies basic upkeep was maintained but offers no evidence of proactive part replacement.