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AX53 MZZ

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,380 mi
Last recorded148,380 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 MZZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 148,380 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 136,541 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 127,215 miles

engine managent light on

Fail 9 Apr 2014 127,197 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine managent light on

Pass 19 Feb 2013 117,246 miles

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

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

REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVENLLY

Fail 12 Feb 2013 117,246 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVENLLY

Pass 25 Jan 2012 105,133 miles

Front Brake Discs and pads to be replaced within 1,000 miles.

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

O/S/F Wiper blade is split

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2012 105,133 miles

Front Brake Discs and pads to be replaced within 1,000 miles.

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

O/S/F Wiper blade is split

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2011 90,431 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 90,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 73,360 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front wiper is split but still clears the screen

Pass 17 Dec 2008 60,871 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 44,536 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 30,560 miles

airbag light on..

slight split in nearside front wiper blade but clearing screen o.k..

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
Full Alfa Romeo 156 reliability report

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AX53 MZZ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AX53 MZZ, 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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AX53 MZZ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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