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GU03 OOJ

2003 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,751 mi
Last recorded116,751 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider61,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 OOJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 116,751 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 116,732 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 114,668 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 114,668 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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 in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 113,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated worn,poor condition on outer and inner side wall (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 113,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated worn,poor condition on outer and inner side wall (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 113,256 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 111,659 miles

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

Rear parking brake efficiency just meet to the legal limit(16%)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 111,659 miles

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

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Rear parking brake efficiency just meet to the legal limit(16%)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 108,541 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 108,541 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 101,492 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 89,342 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 76,658 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2013 76,658 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2012 73,620 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside front tyre tread depth wearing low on inner edges

Pass 13 May 2011 73,153 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 72,361 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear, offside front and nearside front tyre treads worn down to 1.6mm on inner edges.

Pass 21 May 2009 72,200 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)

Pass 13 May 2008 71,692 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 70,429 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 60,931 miles

front pads starting to get low, and discs lipped

rear exhaust sections starting to corrode

rear spring pan inner bushes worn

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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GU03 OOJ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GU03 OOJ, 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 GU03 OOJ registered?

GU03 OOJ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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