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PN53 YMR

2003 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

86,624 mi
Last recorded86,624 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider61,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 YMR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 86,624 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 83,645 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 82,248 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 82,245 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached strut to hub bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 80,758 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 80,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 79,702 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 79,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 77,790 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 76,462 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 76,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 74,226 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 72,216 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 72,112 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 70,371 miles

Nearside Rear tyre spliting

Offside Front tyre spliting

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 70,371 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre spliting

Offside Front tyre spliting

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 67,214 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 67,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 64,727 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 64,456 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 63,704 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 62,169 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 55,301 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 53,530 miles

the off side front tyre has heavy inside shoulder wear

Pass 5 Aug 2008 43,078 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 43,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 36,372 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 36,366 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Handbrake travel close to reserve limit.

Plastic Engine Covers fitted.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Slight Oil seepage from Gearbox Casing joint.

Pass 3 Aug 2006 27,779 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)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Spider?

Based on 124,331 MOT tests across 8,177 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,906
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
8,177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,076
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,433
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,048
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,697
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 2,135
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PN53 YMR is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 61,698 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 Spider fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN53 YMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Spider typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 23 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PN53 YMR is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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