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2003 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · B185 TLF

B185 TLF

2003 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 176,940 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
SUBARU IMPREZA
Year / Origin
2003 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 31/01/2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
176,940 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 31/01/2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1994cc

B185 TLF Key Findings

  • 22 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/02/2023
  • 176,940 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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B185 TLF Mileage History

  1. 17/03/200623,537 mi
  2. 09/03/200731,758 mi+8,221 mi
  3. 10/06/200858,085 mi+26,327 mi
  4. 10/06/200858,085 mi
  5. 05/06/200978,088 mi+20,003 mi
  6. 05/06/200978,088 mi
  7. 14/06/201091,277 mi+13,189 mi
  8. 13/06/2011102,931 mi+11,654 mi
  9. 21/05/2012111,831 mi+8,900 mi
  10. 13/08/2013122,422 mi+10,591 mi
  11. 08/08/201413,170 mi-109,252 mi
  12. 12/08/2015140,906 mi+127,736 mi
  13. 08/09/2016150,525 mi+9,619 mi
  14. 08/09/2016150,525 mi
  15. 12/10/2017153,495 mi+2,970 mi
  16. 14/01/2019155,689 mi+2,194 mi
  17. 10/06/2020157,560 mi+1,871 mi
  18. 30/06/2020157,594 mi+34 mi
  19. 17/07/2020157,608 mi+14 mi
  20. 14/08/2020157,638 mi+30 mi
  21. 18/01/2022165,847 mi+8,209 mi
  22. 01/02/2023176,940 mi+11,093 mi

Average of roughly 9,089 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

B185 TLF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 12:28
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Subaru Impreza (B185 TLF) between March 2006 and February 2023.

The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 01 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.

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