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GJ04 VXR

2004 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

78,076 mi
Last recorded78,076 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider52,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 VXR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 78,076 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 77,888 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 77,888 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 77,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 77,302 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 77,300 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 77,298 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall 215 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 76,789 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 72,846 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 71,070 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 71,070 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 69,091 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 65,103 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 56,719 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 48,266 miles

Front and rear discs corroded.

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 40,026 miles

Handbrake has moderate travel, advise adjustment

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 40,026 miles

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

Handbrake has moderate travel, advise adjustment

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 29,803 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 20,507 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 20,395 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 9,502 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 9,439 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 7,053 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)

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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GJ04 VXR is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 52,333 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 GJ04 VXR, 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 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GJ04 VXR is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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