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HF53 DYT

2003 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

105,445 mi
Last recorded105,445 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider61,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 DYT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 105,445 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 103,659 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 101,845 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 101,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 99,350 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 96,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 94,451 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 91,614 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 87,489 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 83,996 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 80,591 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 76,276 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 76,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 71,967 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 71,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 66,419 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 66,419 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 59,931 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 52,712 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 45,645 miles

all four tyres worn on inner edge not near limit

Pass 25 Jun 2009 38,493 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres getting low on inner edges

Fail 19 Jun 2009 38,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front and n/s/r tyres getting low on inner edges

Pass 30 Jun 2008 31,665 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear suspension bump stops insecure

Fail 23 Jun 2008 31,548 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear suspension bump stops insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2007 20,418 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 20,356 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside wiper blade deteriorated at edges

offside wiper blade deteriorated at edges

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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HF53 DYT is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HF53 DYT, 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 HF53 DYT registered?

HF53 DYT is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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