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LS53 VWL

2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,244 mi
Last recorded122,244 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv66,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 VWL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 122,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 122,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Wall thickness reduced by 1/3 and requires renewing . (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan section. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Bonnet second catch, not functioning.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 122,148 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front all front suspension components corroded

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear all rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2017 119,846 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 114,447 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 109,450 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 103,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 103,758 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 90,745 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 77,194 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 69,037 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 61,913 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 61,811 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 54,498 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 43,739 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 37,894 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 25,403 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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LS53 VWL is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VWL, 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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LS53 VWL is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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