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EJ05 TYB

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Red Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

139,145 mi
Last recorded139,145 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 TYB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 139,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f fog light inopp

Pass 30 Jan 2025 136,998 miles

Offside Front fog light inopp

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 136,994 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber mount split (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light inopp

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 134,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f fog light inopp

Fail 23 Jan 2024 134,591 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f fog light inopp

Pass 9 Feb 2023 132,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to flexi joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 132,332 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to flexi joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 130,503 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f foglight inopp

slight blow from exhaust system

Fail 19 Jan 2022 130,493 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake high

o/s/f foglight inopp

slight blow from exhaust system

Pass 18 Jan 2021 128,974 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f fog light inopp

various slight blows on exhaust system

Pass 21 Jan 2020 127,262 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight blows at various points on exhaust

Pass 14 Jan 2019 125,202 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front o/s cat to flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 123,022 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 123,022 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 121,448 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 120,300 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 117,629 miles

o/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Feb 2015 117,629 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2014 177,297 miles

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Feb 2014 177,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2013 108,835 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 103,892 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 19 May 2011 93,495 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front anti roll drop link has slight play

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

Pass 15 May 2010 79,115 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

front number plate starting to become de- laminated

nearside outer sill slightly damaged in several places

Fail 11 May 2010 79,109 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front tyres on legal limit

front number plate starting to become de- laminated

nearside outer sill slightly damaged in several places

Pass 21 May 2009 66,747 miles

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

slight play in handbrake lever pawals

Pass 25 Apr 2008 56,627 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo GT?

Based on 118,469 MOT tests across 7,758 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,358
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
7,758
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,784
position lamp(s) not working 4,336
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 3,874
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,402
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,227
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EJ05 TYB is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Red with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 77,625 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,784 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ05 TYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo GT typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EJ05 TYB is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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