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AD04 FPX

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,380 mi
Last recorded123,380 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 123,380 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AND REAR JOINTS (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 123,380 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AND REAR JOINTS (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 119,093 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion floor but not in designated area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 119,091 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre hanger (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear hangers broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion floor but not in designated area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 108,453 miles

Both parking brake cables are very corroded and movement of the inner core is stiff

Exhaust system supports are heavily corroded and broken, exhaust system is still secure

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 99,329 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 87,113 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 72,773 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 64,004 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 64,004 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 54,622 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 44,479 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 30,320 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 FPX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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