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AJ52 WHB

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,197 mi
Last recorded93,197 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 WHB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 93,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 87,147 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2024 87,147 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2023 82,665 miles

Offside Front Outer CV Boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2022 79,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear floor pan area corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 79,104 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear floor pan area corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 72,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 69,101 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 69,101 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 64,335 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 64,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 58,553 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 58,551 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 54,232 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 47,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine drain plug damaged/silicone glued in place

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Nov 2016 47,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine drain plug damaged/silicone glued in place

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2015 43,026 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 43,026 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 32,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 32,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 26,596 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 22,755 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 21,355 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag warning light on

Pass 13 Jan 2011 19,889 miles

undertray

Pass 14 Jan 2010 18,323 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 16,606 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 15,083 miles

both rear tyres low inside edge

Pass 5 Jan 2007 13,491 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 11,923 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 11,923 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 156?

Based on 487,324 MOT tests across 48,356 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
6,689
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
48,356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,148
position lamp(s) not working 31,156
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 21,869
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18,394
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 16,133
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AJ52 WHB is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 72,902 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 156 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ52 WHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 156 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ52 WHB is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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