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MF53 DXR

2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,994 mi
Last recorded74,994 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv66,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 DXR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 74,994 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 74,992 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture coil spring rubbing on pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 74,074 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 74,072 miles

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

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

Upper Engine mounting excessively loose bolt loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bolt missing from offside subframe.

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2013 70,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 70,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 66,312 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 63,915 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 60,579 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 55,050 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 51,409 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 47,217 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 42,835 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 DXR is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DXR, 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 DXR is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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