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RX53 HOJ

2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

85,876 mi
Last recorded85,876 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv66,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 HOJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 85,876 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Jul 2025 85,871 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jul 2025 85,583 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 82,706 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 82,706 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 80,696 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 79,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

PAS oil leak from rack

Pass 28 Jul 2021 78,530 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 76,561 miles

n/s/r tyre low on tread inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2019 76,190 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 76,176 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe into rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres low on inner edges

n/s/r tyre low on edges

Pass 9 May 2018 72,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2018 72,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 71,041 miles

n/s/r tyre balding on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight weep from steering rack boots

Fail 24 Apr 2017 71,040 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

n/s/r tyre balding on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight weep from steering rack boots

Pass 28 Apr 2016 69,266 miles

n/s/r seat belt inop

n/s/r tyre on wear bars

Pass 30 Apr 2015 66,867 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 64,784 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 63,427 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 60,722 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2011 59,370 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2010 57,831 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2010 57,831 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 52,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 37,507 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 28,870 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 28,834 miles

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

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

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

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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RX53 HOJ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RX53 HOJ, 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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What year was RX53 HOJ registered?

RX53 HOJ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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