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MC02 GJC

2004 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

77,628 mi
Last recorded77,628 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider52,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC02 GJC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 77,628 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 77,579 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 77,213 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 77,204 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 74,528 miles

Front & Rear suspension components slightly corroded.

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 74,437 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 74,320 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 74,072 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 74,025 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 73,958 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 71,687 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 71,687 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 68,336 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 64,203 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 64,198 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 62,104 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKERS WEAK

Pass 15 Feb 2013 60,232 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 58,424 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 53,890 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 44,970 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 44,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 35,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside steering rack gaiter damp

Nearside front tyre inner shoulder worn

Fail 1 Jun 2009 35,346 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside steering rack gaiter damp

Nearside front tyre inner shoulder worn

Pass 11 Jun 2008 28,532 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 28,532 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 21,668 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 21,642 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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MC02 GJC is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 MC02 GJC, 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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MC02 GJC is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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