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DX03 YHC

2003 Alfa Romeo 166

Maroon Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

176,762 mi
Last recorded176,762 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 16668,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 YHC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 176,762 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged n/s and o/s perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounts perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

oil leaking from engine area

Pass 19 Feb 2025 168,460 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure Wheel arch lining (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 168,344 miles

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

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure Wheel arch lining (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 162,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit 2mm inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 162,721 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Brake cable knotted X2 NSR/OSR (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit 2mm inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 154,026 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering o/s/f (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

slight exhaust blow at rear exhaust

Fail 10 Feb 2023 154,026 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering o/s/f (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

slight exhaust blow at rear exhaust

Pass 4 Mar 2022 143,400 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside rear suspension arm bush/joint is slightly worn

Fail 28 Feb 2022 143,379 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside rear suspension arm bush/joint is slightly worn

Pass 1 Mar 2021 134,394 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT ()

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSR/OSR VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm INSIDE EDGES PERISHED AND MISSHAPEN. 215/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 130,342 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 D-BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSR/OSR INSIDE EDGES AND MISSHAPEN (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 123,627 miles

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

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed X2 NSF/OSF (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower BJ COVER DETERIORATED

Offside Front Outer CV BOOT DETERIORATED

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 D-BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 116,158 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed PASSENGERS (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear TYRE STARTING TO MISSHAPE ON INSIDE EDGE.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed DRIVERS (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm INSIDE EDGE, AND NAIL IN TYRE. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 215/55 16. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 D-BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 107,960 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

X2 SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 24 Feb 2017 107,727 miles

Nearside rear brake binding CALIPER (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

X2 SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 3 Mar 2016 101,000 miles

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

OIL LEAK

Fail 2 Mar 2016 101,000 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

OIL LEAK

Fail 13 May 2015 100,759 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box is highly corroded.

Pass 6 May 2014 94,242 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 94,242 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Coolant leak

Pass 29 May 2013 88,937 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 88,894 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear and center exhaust box very rusty

revers lights not working

Fail 15 May 2013 88,704 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s/r inner side light is inop

Pass 15 May 2012 81,561 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 75,753 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 67,028 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 60,376 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 51,635 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 42,551 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 42,551 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 35,259 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 166?

Based on 30,600 MOT tests across 2,966 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
5,537
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,966
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,359
position lamp(s) not working 2,194
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,135
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,384
Headlamp aim too low 1,113
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DX03 YHC is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 in Maroon with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 68,896 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 166 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,359 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX03 YHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 166 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Alfa Romeo 166 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DX03 YHC is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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