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MF53 DVA

2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,825 mi
Last recorded126,825 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv66,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 DVA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 126,825 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 126,805 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 120,702 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 120,602 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 119,944 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear due to standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule several (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rears have slight lift and slightly rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both sills have slight damage

no reverse lights

Fail 21 Jan 2019 119,944 miles

Exhaust system insecure x1 exhaust rubber deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear due to standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule several (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rears have slight lift and slightly rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both sills have slight damage

no reverse lights

Pass 27 Nov 2017 119,922 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2014 118,227 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 114,067 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 113,979 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 109,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre wearing on non-measurable edges

offside rear tyre deformed & worn on non-measurable inner edge just meets MOT standards advise replace ASAP

Fail 8 Aug 2012 109,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front tyre wearing on non-measurable edges

offside rear tyre deformed & worn on non-measurable inner edge just meets MOT standards advise replace ASAP

Pass 11 Aug 2011 105,415 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 102,199 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 102,199 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front discs rusty

oil cooler pipes slight oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2009 96,516 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 90,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2006 79,841 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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MF53 DVA is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 2,959cc 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 MF53 DVA, 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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MF53 DVA is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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