Alfa Romeo GT (2004)
2004 Alfa Romeo GT
CarHunch analysed 1,114 real MOT records for the 2004 Alfa Romeo GT. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2004 Alfa Romeo GT has a first-time MOT pass rate of 69.6%, notably below the UK average of 80%, and a serious red flag emerges in the dangerous defects column—37.2% of these cars have recorded at least one dangerous fault, nearly double the typical level. Diesel variants perform particularly poorly at 67.7% pass rate compared to petrol's 71.7%, suggesting the diesel engines in this model are less reliable through age.
These cars are averaging 88,698 miles at test time, reasonable for a 20-year-old vehicle, yet they're still racking up nearly 5 failures and 21 advisories per test, indicating widespread wear and maintenance gaps. If you're considering one, factor in immediate specialist inspection costs for electrical gremlins, rust, and suspension issues—this generation of Alfa is charming but demanding.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 4 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2004 Alfa Romeo GT
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 37.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (54%) | 599 | 67.7% | 5.08 |
| Petrol (46%) | 515 | 71.7% | 4.66 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 Alfa Romeo GT vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2004 Alfa Romeo GT vehicles fall between 72,974 and 106,429 miles.
2004 Alfa Romeo GT — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 87 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (10% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2004 Alfa Romeo GT
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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84.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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83%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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60.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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60%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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39.3%
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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35.6%
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working
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35%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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33.3%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004. Counts include advisories and failures.
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