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BF05 EOJ

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

150,760 mi
Last recorded150,760 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 EOJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 150,760 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (inner) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 148,289 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 144,061 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 144,051 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 141,075 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 141,070 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 140,865 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 139,709 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 139,709 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure nut and washer missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 128,441 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 119,272 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 119,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 110,275 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracked/perished

Fail 29 Jul 2016 110,275 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracked/perished

Pass 24 Jun 2015 104,683 miles

brake pedal has slightly long travel

exhaust deteriorating

front subframe corroding

Pass 4 Jun 2014 95,682 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 88,631 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 88,553 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 82,671 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edges and nearside rear wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2011 74,983 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 74,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 67,663 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 58,842 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 45,242 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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BF05 EOJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 77,052 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 BF05 EOJ, 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 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF05 EOJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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