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LM03 ZTW

2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

80,335 mi
Last recorded80,335 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv66,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 ZTW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 80,335 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 78,216 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front part of front to rears going to ABS module. Difficult to check due to its location. (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake only just about passed

Fail 6 Aug 2025 78,215 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front part of front to rears going to ABS module. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front part of front to rears going to ABS module. Difficult to check due to its location. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 76,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 76,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 73,213 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 73,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 71,447 miles

only just pass mot on hand brake may get better as pads bed in

Fail 25 Jul 2022 71,446 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 70,166 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 70,166 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 69,122 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 66,694 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 62,620 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 58,597 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light stays on, on dash

rear exhaust mount broken, but still adequately supported

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 7 Jul 2016 53,097 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 46,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine management light on

nearside + offside front tyre's worn on outer edge's

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 10 Jul 2015 46,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

nearside + offside front tyre's worn on outer edge's

Pass 9 Jul 2014 45,579 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 45,579 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 41,193 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 39,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside inner cv gaiter split

Fail 6 Jul 2012 39,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside inner cv gaiter split

Pass 9 Jul 2011 37,176 miles

Nearside rear bump stop incomplete.

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 37,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear bump stop incomplete.

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 33,573 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 28,447 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 20,223 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 20,221 miles

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

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

o/s/f fog light lense cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2007 13,392 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 12,099 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Gtv?

Based on 93,802 MOT tests across 7,495 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
3,408
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
7,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7,796
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,014
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,172
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,047
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,770
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LM03 ZTW is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 66,844 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Gtv fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 7,796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM03 ZTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Gtv typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LM03 ZTW is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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