2004 Alfa Romeo 156 1.6L Petrol · WR04 BFM
2004 Alfa Romeo 156 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 51,517 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 156
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,517 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR04 BFM Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 51,517 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR04 BFM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 (WR04 BFM) between March 2007 and March 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake hose split, exposing reinforcement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
WR04 BFM Mileage History
- 15/03/20074,390 mi
- 18/03/20086,766 mi+2,376 mi
- 10/03/20099,108 mi+2,342 mi
- 10/03/201010,767 mi+1,659 mi
- 03/03/201112,446 mi+1,679 mi
- 20/03/201214,096 mi+1,650 mi
- 14/03/201314,941 mi+845 mi
- 19/03/201415,576 mi+635 mi
- 26/03/201518,514 mi+2,938 mi
- 07/12/201521,033 mi+2,519 mi
- 09/12/201521,033 mi
- 05/12/201624,494 mi+3,461 mi
- 04/12/201728,668 mi+4,174 mi
- 22/11/201831,408 mi+2,740 mi
- 05/12/201936,041 mi+4,633 mi
- 16/11/202038,385 mi+2,344 mi
- 17/11/202038,385 mi
- 15/11/202140,921 mi+2,536 mi
- 13/04/202345,363 mi+4,442 mi
- 08/03/202449,166 mi+3,803 mi
- 08/03/202449,166 mi
- 08/03/202549,978 mi+812 mi
- 13/03/202651,511 mi+1,533 mi
- 26/03/202651,517 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 2,476 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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