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EF03 FXR

2003 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

65,768 mi
Last recorded65,768 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider61,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 FXR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 65,768 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 65,756 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 65,737 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 65,414 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 65,253 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 65,022 miles

Engine Oil Leak (Oil Filter)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box TO Center Pipe Join (6.1.2 (a))

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 Bald Inner Edge (Close To Cords) + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald Inner Edge (Close To Cords) + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 65,022 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both Sides (3.5 (a))

Engine Oil Leak (Oil Filter)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box TO Center Pipe Join (6.1.2 (a))

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 Bald Inner Edge (Close To Cords) + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald Inner Edge (Close To Cords) + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 61,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 61,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 59,624 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 57,260 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 55,796 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 55,796 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 52,992 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 52,992 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 52,104 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 49,869 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 49,869 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 46,730 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 43,490 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 36,614 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 28,597 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 22,315 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 22,315 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 22,270 miles

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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EF03 FXR is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EF03 FXR, 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 EF03 FXR registered?

EF03 FXR is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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