2003 Alfa Romeo GTV 2.0L Petrol · RX53 BFL
2003 Alfa Romeo GTV (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 141,542 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2015. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO GTV
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,542 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX53 BFL Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2014
- 141,542 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RX53 BFL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv (RX53 BFL) between October 2006 and October 2014.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions not tested (7.0)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
RX53 BFL Mileage History
- 10/10/200661,314 mi
- 15/10/200766,691 mi+5,377 mi
- 09/05/200976,858 mi+10,167 mi
- 30/06/201084,391 mi+7,533 mi
- 30/06/201084,391 mi
- 16/09/2011117,476 mi+33,085 mi
- 20/12/2012140,755 mi+23,279 mi
- 22/12/2012140,755 mi
- 10/10/2014141,542 mi+787 mi
Average of roughly 10,028 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo GTV & Spider (916)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Rear Multi-Link Suspension Bush and Spring Pan WearModerate
The Type 916 features an advanced multi-link rear suspension system attached to an aluminium subframe to provide subtle passive rear-wheel steering. The factory rubber bushes and spherical joints in the spring pans and dogleg control arms perish and crumble under UK road salt and grit. This leads to severe rear wheel camber misalignment, rear-end wandering over bumps, and rapid inner tyre wear.
- Twin Spark Cam Belt and Variator FailureSerious
The 2.0 Twin Spark 16V engine utilizes a toothed timing belt with a plastic-bodied tensioner pulley, alongside a hydraulic camshaft variator that advances intake timing. The tensioner bearings can seize and strip belt teeth, resulting in instant valve-to-piston collision and ruined cylinder heads. Over time, the variator mechanism wears, causing a distinctive diesel-like clatter on startup.
- Spider Soft-Top Mechanism and Water IngressModerate
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