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BG53 UBD

2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

115,315 mi
Last recorded115,315 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv66,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 UBD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 115,315 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 113,306 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 111,076 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 110,260 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 109,477 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 109,444 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 108,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 108,807 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 108,794 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to chassis with in 30cms of rear suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all springs have bad surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

power steering rack leaking slightly

Pass 22 Nov 2019 108,105 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 108,104 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split and perished (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both main line pipes to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

battery voltage low and does not hold charge

Pass 2 Nov 2018 107,016 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 106,980 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 103,377 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 103,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 98,844 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 98,844 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 93,076 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 93,076 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 87,795 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 87,795 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2013 82,145 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner treads

Fail 30 Oct 2013 82,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner treads

Pass 29 Oct 2012 76,479 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust bracket broken in centre

fuel cap lad broken

Fail 29 Oct 2012 76,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust bracket broken in centre

fuel cap lad broken

Pass 15 Nov 2011 70,426 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 61,999 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 53,031 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 43,813 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 34,685 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 24,814 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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BG53 UBD is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 BG53 UBD, 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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BG53 UBD is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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