Alfa Romeo 156
Red · Petrol · 2002 · 3,179 cc
S21 JEFMOT history
S21 JEF is a red petrol Alfa Romeo 156 first used on 28 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 19 Feb 2026 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 100,584 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 100,584 mi
- At MOT on 20 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 11 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,575 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S21 JEF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 156
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,179 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 28 Nov 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S21 JEF was last recorded at 100,584 miles on 20 Feb 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 100,582 miles · 11 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 3,575 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 100,584 miles
- 2024 – 100,582 miles
- 2018 – 97,649 miles
- 2017 – 96,772 miles
- 2015 – 96,356 miles
- 2014 – 96,353 miles
- 2013 – 89,612 miles
- 2012 – 74,514 miles
- 2011 – 62,388 miles
- 2010 – 57,771 miles
- 2008 – 53,089 miles
- 2007 – 46,424 miles
- 2006 – 34,589 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass100,584 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012
Full MOT history
19 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,584 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 100,584 miles
- Test number
- 570434662919
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail100,582 miles3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,582 miles
- Test number
- 827979462693
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail100,582 miles (+2,933)2 dangerous8 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,582 miles
- Test number
- 778186351527
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass97,649 miles (+877)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2019
- Odometer
- 97,649 miles
- Test number
- 814193088145
- AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass96,772 miles (+416)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 96,772 miles
- Test number
- 808292788374
- AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Pass96,356 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 96,356 miles
- Test number
- 195826725256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,356 miles (+3)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,356 miles
- Test number
- 676147815258
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail96,353 miles (+6,741)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,353 miles
- Test number
- 925829674219
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass89,612 miles (+15,098)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 89,612 miles
- Test number
- 365532683287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,514 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2013
- Odometer
- 74,514 miles
- Test number
- 115772352128
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail74,511 miles (+12,123)1 dangerous6 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,511 miles
- Test number
- 436731952196
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass62,388 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 62,388 miles
- Test number
- 779465031084
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail62,388 miles (+4,617)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,388 miles
- Test number
- 647205931058
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass57,771 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 57,771 miles
- Test number
- 843198120006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,768 miles (+4,679)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,768 miles
- Test number
- 893797120031
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass53,089 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 53,089 miles
- Test number
- 391977848323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,089 miles (+6,665)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,089 miles
- Test number
- 464687448399
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,424 miles (+11,835)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 46,424 miles
- Test number
- 562450067207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,589 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 34,589 miles
- Test number
- 142599846226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S21 JEF
- Does S21 JEF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S21 JEF expired on 19 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S21 JEF?
- The MOT on S21 JEF expired on 19 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S21 JEF done?
- S21 JEF was recorded at 100,584 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2025, an average of 3,575 miles a year.
- Has S21 JEF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S21 JEF has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on S21 JEF ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on S21 JEF find?
- S21 JEF passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.
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