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GF53LYA
2003 ALFA ROMEO 156
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1910cc
General Information
- Registration GF53LYA
- Manufacturer ALFA ROMEO
- Model 156
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1910cc
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MOT History 33 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
33
Total Tests
20
Passes
13
Failures
60.61%
Pass Rate
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156 Total Defects Recorded
5 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 146,970 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2027 27 Jun 202630 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 146,966 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Middle, Inner Side Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Side Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
- Vehicle Under Body Corroded
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
8 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 145,888 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front HUB COMPONENT CORRODED
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front HUB COMPONENT CORRODED
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
28 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 145,888 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front HUB COMPONENT CORRODED
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front HUB COMPONENT CORRODED
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
3 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 144,308 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
21 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 144,308 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
5 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 142,671 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front sub-frame mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
5 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 142,671 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front sub-frame mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))
25 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 138,552 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak radiator leaking ()
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
22 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 138,552 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Fuel pipe leaking front to rear fuel line (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak radiator leaking ()
- Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
20 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 136,254 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
20 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 136,254 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
31 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 132,438 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
31 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 132,438 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
24 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 128,868 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front floor pan (1.1.11 (c))
15 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 125,835 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and starting to perish (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and starting to perish (4.1.E.1)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
11 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 125,829 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and starting to perish (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and starting to perish (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 122,852 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2017 27 Jun 20267 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 122,852 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
7 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 117,261 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
7 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 117,261 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
31 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 107,650 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
12 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 95,163 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2014 27 Jun 202612 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 95,163 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
9 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 88,473 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2013 27 Jun 20264 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 83,671 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2012 27 Jun 202623 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 77,259 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2011 27 Jun 202623 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 77,259 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
18 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 58,920 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2010 27 Jun 202620 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,982 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,133 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2008 27 Jun 20262 Jul 2007
Fail
Mileage: 32,133 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
12 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 26,419 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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