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AD04 EKZ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,217 mi
Last recorded132,217 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 EKZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2021 132,217 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Aug 2020 129,531 miles

Front Exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords The inner edge is worn. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge The inner edge is worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 129,522 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Wiper motor and linkages insecure and damage.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords The inner edge is worn. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge The inner edge is worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 129,516 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid fitted dip beam (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulb fitted dip beam (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail insecure and fouling wheel (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wiper linkage damaged/insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2018 122,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 116,590 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 116,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 105,642 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 99,728 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 94,881 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 83,311 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 75,526 miles

floor pans starting to corrode

front & rear brake discs heavily corroded on inner edges

handbrake lever has sideways movement

o/s/r handbrake cable outer sheath starting to split

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear screen wash inop

rear silencer heavily corroded

slight front brake distortion

starter motor noisy

Fail 17 Apr 2012 75,525 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

floor pans starting to corrode

front & rear brake discs heavily corroded on inner edges

handbrake lever has sideways movement

o/s/r handbrake cable outer sheath starting to split

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear screen wash inop

rear silencer hangers perished

rear silencer heavily corroded

rear wiper torn

slight front brake distortion

starter motor noisy

Pass 21 Apr 2011 67,418 miles

all x4 brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 2 Feb 2010 57,982 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 52,427 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 52,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 51,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 44,693 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?

Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
6,527
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
31,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,164
position lamp(s) not working 17,492
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 13,298
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,412
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,261
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AD04 EKZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 67,403 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 147 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD04 EKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 147 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD04 EKZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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