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MF05 FAO

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,950 mi
Last recorded141,950 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 FAO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 141,950 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroding.

slight lift in nearside front and offside front lower ball joints.

Fail 10 Jan 2019 141,916 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

front brake discs corroding.

slight lift in nearside front and offside front lower ball joints.

Pass 21 Dec 2017 128,905 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust mount corroded/broken, but system still supported.

Fail 14 Dec 2017 128,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust mount corroded/broken, but system still supported.

Pass 28 Oct 2016 116,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection on some components

Pass 6 Nov 2015 108,297 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 97,573 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 87,803 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 76,599 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 76,599 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 64,811 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 56,391 miles

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

front brake discs slightly rusted

Pass 5 Jun 2009 48,083 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 41,125 miles

n/s rear tyre inner edge 2mm near legal limit of 1/6mm

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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MF05 FAO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MF05 FAO, 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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MF05 FAO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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