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DN03 DWJ

2003 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,094 mi
Last recorded93,094 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider61,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 DWJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 93,094 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 92,504 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 91,644 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 89,977 miles

Nearside front wheel slightly binding

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 88,763 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 86,363 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 82,001 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 82,000 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 81,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 81,579 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 80,743 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 80,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 May 2016 78,297 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 70,961 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2015 70,947 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 64,014 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 64,000 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 57,576 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 57,561 miles

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

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

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

play at o/s/r wheel??

Pass 16 Mar 2012 51,485 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 51,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 47,424 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 47,424 miles

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

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

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

all springs corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2010 39,518 miles

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)

both side sills have been damaged (bent up) previously

Pass 17 Apr 2009 31,849 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008
Pass 21 Jul 2007 22,469 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 16,867 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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DN03 DWJ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DN03 DWJ, 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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What year was DN03 DWJ registered?

DN03 DWJ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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