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AP03 ZWD

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

79,486 mi
Last recorded79,486 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 ZWD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 79,486 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 79,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box rubbers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 77,751 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 76,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 76,335 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 74,723 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 73,697 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 73,207 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 73,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 72,237 miles

exhaust corroded thin in various places

Fail 11 Dec 2019 72,235 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded thin in various places

Pass 21 Dec 2018 69,869 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not blowing

Pass 20 Dec 2017 67,533 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 65,317 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust rusting

Fail 19 Dec 2016 65,304 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust rusting

Pass 21 Dec 2015 63,002 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 60,480 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 57,780 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 55,840 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 53,890 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 51,632 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 49,750 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 47,706 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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AP03 ZWD is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ZWD, 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 ZWD is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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