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AD04 FHJ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

150,887 mi
Last recorded150,887 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 150,887 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

floor pans have had a welding repair from inside

Fail 10 Oct 2023 150,887 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

floor pans have had a welding repair from inside

Pass 23 Sep 2022 145,289 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 145,289 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 142,169 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 142,168 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 117,707 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 117,707 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 105,809 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 94,847 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 85,488 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 79,297 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 75,591 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 70,863 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 70,743 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 65,774 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 61,580 miles

airbag light on

Pass 24 Feb 2011 57,061 miles

rear brake pads worn. Offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated. Windscreen damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2010 52,711 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 47,581 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 39,534 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 FHJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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