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AD04 ESG

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,905 mi
Last recorded51,905 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 ESG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 51,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 47,980 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2012 45,635 miles

Steering and suspension components showing general age and wear

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to brake components and brake ferrules

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Undertrays secured by other means

Various minor mistings of oil

Wet Test

Fail 4 Jul 2012 45,635 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering and suspension components showing general age and wear

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to brake components and brake ferrules

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Undertrays secured by other means

Various minor mistings of oil

Wet Test

Pass 22 Jun 2011 41,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear tyre has cuts to tread

Fail 22 Jun 2011 41,790 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear tyre has cuts to tread

rear exhaust rubbers deteriated

Pass 28 Jun 2010 37,981 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 33,299 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 29,052 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 23,341 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 23,341 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 ESG is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ESG, 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 ESG is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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