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AP03 EUU

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

125,860 mi
Last recorded125,860 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 EUU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2017 125,860 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor edge (5.2.6)

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

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2016 118,022 miles

1.rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2016 117,972 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength centre floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

1.rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 112,537 miles

1. Nearside front tyre wearing low on inside edge.

2. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on inside edges.

3. offside rear tyre worn to legal limits on inside edges.

4. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode.

Fail 19 Oct 2015 112,531 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

1. Nearside front tyre wearing low on inside edge.

2. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on inside edges.

3. offside rear tyre worn to legal limits on inside edges.

4. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode.

Pass 21 Oct 2014 100,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearsaide front tyre is wearing on edges

offside frton tyre is wearing on inside edge

offside rear tyre is wearing on inside egde

Fail 21 Oct 2014 100,606 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearsaide front tyre is wearing on edges

offside frton tyre is wearing on inside edge

offside rear tyre is wearing on inside egde

Pass 16 Oct 2013 95,569 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 95,564 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 89,830 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

both floors has some surface corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2012 89,803 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

both floors has some surface corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2011 80,237 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 68,441 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 68,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all four brake discs slightly corroded due to inactivity.both park brake cable outer casings cracked.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 66,168 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 57,060 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 57,060 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 456,460 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 33,572 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT PARTIAL CHECK (CHILD SEAT FITTED)

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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AP03 EUU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 67,630 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 AP03 EUU, 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 23 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP03 EUU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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