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MF05 EZP

2005 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,373 mi
Last recorded85,373 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider47,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 EZP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 85,373 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 84,903 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 84,753 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 84,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 83,656 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 82,519 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 81,553 miles

covers fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2017 81,295 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

covers fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2016 80,695 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 78,019 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 78,019 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 77,938 miles

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

Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 69,117 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)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 69,117 miles

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

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)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 59,140 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 48,071 miles

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

air bag light on dash

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play found at offside rear wheel

Pass 15 Apr 2011 34,845 miles

Scratches to front screen

Fail 15 Apr 2011 34,845 miles

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

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

Scratches to front screen

Pass 12 Mar 2010 24,120 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 18,316 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 18,316 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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MF05 EZP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 47,730 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MF05 EZP, 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 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MF05 EZP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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