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WD53 JRU

2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

81,145 mi
Last recorded81,145 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv59,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 JRU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 81,145 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2025 81,145 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 81,064 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 80,831 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 80,801 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 80,798 miles

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2020 80,550 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 80,550 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 80,523 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated both rear floor wells (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 81,203 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 80,483 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 80,244 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 80,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 77,278 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 77,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 73,068 miles

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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 73,068 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre edge worn

o/s/r tyre edge worn

Pass 14 Feb 2013 66,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear suspension bump stops detached

cut to nearside rear tyre inner wall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

two bulbs in centre stop lamp not working

Pass 16 Feb 2012 60,787 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear suspension bump stops detached

centre brake lamp has one bulb not working

Fail 14 Feb 2012 60,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear suspension bump stops detached

centre brake lamp has one bulb not working

Pass 9 Feb 2011 54,188 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 54,188 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 47,863 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

damage to offside front outer tyre side wall

front wiper blades worn

Pass 11 Feb 2009 41,905 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 41,905 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 35,776 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 29,207 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 29,207 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WD53 JRU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 59,866 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 Gtv fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 7,796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WD53 JRU, 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 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WD53 JRU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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