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2003 ALFA ROMEO 156
General Information
- Registration DX53FGF
- Manufacturer ALFA ROMEO
- Model 156
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 13 Sep 2018
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 94,346 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion lower floor pan (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
15 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 89,262 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)
1 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 89,083 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)
- Oil leak ()
14 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,657 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
19 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,617 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
2 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 78,531 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,441 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 73,441 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) Dangerous
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,542 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2013 19 Jun 20265 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,163 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
5 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 63,181 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
12 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 55,900 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2011 19 Jun 202612 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 55,900 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
14 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,144 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
12 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 47,025 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
14 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,455 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
2 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 34,429 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
29 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,388 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 29,388 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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DX53FGF was registered on 2003-10-01
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