2003 Subaru Impreza 1.6L Petrol · BF03 XRZ
2003 Subaru Impreza (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 88,220 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,220 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF03 XRZ Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 88,220 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF03 XRZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Subaru Impreza (BF03 XRZ) between March 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
BF03 XRZ Mileage History
- 06/03/200620,115 mi
- 06/03/200620,115 mi
- 07/03/200725,349 mi+5,234 mi
- 19/03/200830,686 mi+5,337 mi
- 18/03/200935,211 mi+4,525 mi
- 18/03/200935,211 mi
- 18/03/201039,878 mi+4,667 mi
- 14/03/201144,088 mi+4,210 mi
- 26/03/201248,752 mi+4,664 mi
- 14/03/201352,744 mi+3,992 mi
- 24/03/201457,480 mi+4,736 mi
- 20/03/201562,635 mi+5,155 mi
- 20/03/201562,635 mi
- 16/03/201667,808 mi+5,173 mi
- 10/03/201771,001 mi+3,193 mi
- 10/03/201771,001 mi
- 06/03/201873,909 mi+2,908 mi
- 05/03/201976,718 mi+2,809 mi
- 16/03/202079,830 mi+3,112 mi
- 15/03/202181,940 mi+2,110 mi
- 17/03/202283,260 mi+1,320 mi
- 24/03/202384,435 mi+1,175 mi
- 21/03/202485,598 mi+1,163 mi
- 14/03/202586,784 mi+1,186 mi
- 16/03/202688,220 mi+1,436 mi
Average of roughly 3,401 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Radiator End Tank CrackingModerate
Ageing factory radiators can split around the plastic end tanks, causing coolant loss that is easy to miss until the car gets hot in traffic.
- Wheel Bearing WearModerate
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