2003 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · SF03 AAJ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by five consecutive MOT passes without any recorded failures. The most recent inspection conducted in November 2025 at 58,096 miles resulted in no defects, maintaining a consistent trend of clean test results over the last several years. This consistency suggests that the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that avoids the immediate mechanical failures typically seen in older vehicles of this age. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 23-year-old car, averaging approximately 2,500 miles per annum. There is a significant six-year gap between the March 2016 and January 2022 tests during which the car covered only 704 miles. Since 2022, the usage has become more regular, averaging roughly 2,000 to 3,000 miles annually. While this low mileage reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, the long period of inactivity indicated by the mid-decade gap often leads to degradation of rubber components and fluid breakdown that are not always captured by MOT emissions. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity, as the 2016 test flagged slight corrosion on the body structure. Although no further corrosion was noted since, rust on Subaru chassis of this era can progress rapidly in sills, wing arches, and mounting points. Given the low usage, the inspector should also check for seized calipers, perished suspension bushes, and degraded brake lines, as these components suffer more from sitting stationary than from high mileage. Checking the tyre age for cracking is also vital, as low tread depth often masks age-related rubber failure.