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BN53 MXJ

2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

54,807 mi
Last recorded54,807 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv66,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 MXJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 54,807 miles

Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear hub bushes slight play

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

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres uneven wear

Fail 29 Nov 2018 54,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear hub bushes slight play

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

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 15 Jun 2017 53,246 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

n/s and o/s rear road springs corroded

rear exhaust box corrded

Fail 7 Jun 2017 53,236 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

n/s and o/s rear road springs corroded

rear exhaust box corrded

Pass 17 Jun 2016 51,382 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise replacement (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both supply to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

slight play in offside rear lower suspension bush

Pass 12 May 2015 48,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2015 48,263 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 44,768 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 May 2014 44,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 43,016 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 41,743 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 40,190 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2011 40,190 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 38,247 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 38,247 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 35,726 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 35,726 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 29,249 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 23,675 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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BN53 MXJ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BN53 MXJ, 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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BN53 MXJ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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