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2003 ALFA ROMEO 156
General Information
- Registration MF53DWW
- Manufacturer ALFA ROMEO
- Model 156
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2387cc
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- Expired 19 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 201,876 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush top arm inner bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective washer jet missing (1.7.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak oil filter ()
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush top arm inner bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 182,698 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2017 19 Jun 202610 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 182,694 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
2 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 163,835 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2016 19 Jun 202630 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 163,825 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
- Offside Front brake hose inscure
- Nearside Front under tray fouling drive shaft
30 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 144,477 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2015 19 Jun 202630 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 144,475 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
22 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 128,713 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2014 19 Jun 202622 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 128,712 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
17 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 111,481 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2013 19 Jun 202617 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 111,472 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
5 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 102,846 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2012 19 Jun 20266 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 91,426 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2011 19 Jun 202611 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 84,198 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2010 19 Jun 20268 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 84,198 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
20 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 69,718 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2009 19 Jun 202620 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 69,718 MI
19 Jun 202613 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 55,003 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2008 19 Jun 202613 Jul 2007
Fail
Mileage: 55,003 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
20 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 40,094 MI
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MF53DWW was registered on 2003-09-01
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