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AD04 FHN

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,877 mi
Last recorded102,877 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 FHN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 102,877 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear missing and seat belts at the time of test ()

Fail 5 Jan 2023 102,877 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear missing and seat belts at the time of test ()

Pass 25 Nov 2021 100,980 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 25 Nov 2021 100,980 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 24 Nov 2020 98,812 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 98,811 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 96,059 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 90,850 miles

exhaust has minor blows and rusty in places

n/s/f suspension joints have slight ware

slight play in steering rack

subframes rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2017 85,985 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

general play in front suspension

handbrake cables lose

Fail 30 Oct 2017 85,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

general play in front suspension

handbrake cables lose

n/s handbrake below

Pass 22 Oct 2016 77,680 miles

rear belt not tested due to child seat fitted

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 21 Oct 2016 77,679 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone ALL bushes (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

handbrake cables insecure

rear belt not tested due to child seat fitted

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 27 Oct 2015 69,942 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 61,186 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 55,244 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 49,678 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 43,495 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 36,781 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 35,586 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Front brake discs wearing

Parking brake cable mounts broken

Steering rack, very slight dampness

Fail 17 Jun 2010 35,586 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Front brake discs wearing

Parking brake cable mounts broken

Steering rack, very slight dampness

Pass 17 Jun 2009 29,260 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear exhaust rubbers perishing

Pass 16 Jun 2008 24,191 miles

Both rear exhaust rubbers perishing.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 19,630 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 FHN is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FHN, 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 FHN is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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