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LS53 BSU

2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

36,277 mi
Last recorded36,277 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv66,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 BSU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 36,277 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 36,277 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 35,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 35,264 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 35,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 34,359 miles

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

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))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 33,057 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 31,993 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Nearside & Offside Front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 31,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 31,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 31,333 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 31,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking Brake Efficiency 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 30,693 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 30,693 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 29,744 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 29,744 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn inside edge

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 2 Oct 2015 29,119 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Park Brake 18%

o/s/r n/s/r tyres out of shape

Fail 28 Sep 2015 29,119 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Park Brake 18%

o/s/r n/s/r tyres out of shape

Pass 29 Sep 2014 26,914 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 25,904 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 24,574 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 24,565 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 22,447 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front anti roll bar links have slight play in them

front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2010 20,399 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear bump stops dislodged

Fail 1 Oct 2009 17,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 17,377 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 15,493 miles

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

strongley advise nearside rear tyre starting to miss shape

Pass 15 Oct 2007 12,711 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 12,702 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 9,759 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2006 9,750 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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LS53 BSU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 LS53 BSU, 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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What year was LS53 BSU registered?

LS53 BSU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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