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AP03 EWA

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

114,454 mi
Last recorded114,454 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 EWA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 114,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 106,742 miles

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

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 98,025 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED AND NOT SUPPORT BY MOUNT

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 90,980 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 90,980 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 81,676 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 73,269 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 67,448 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 59,239 miles

1.rear brake pads worn to limit 2.outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2010 52,799 miles

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test n/s rear tyre near legal limits

Pass 28 Jul 2009 46,682 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 39,134 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 30,737 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 25 Jul 2006 23,950 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

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 EWA is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 AP03 EWA, 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 EWA is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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