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AU54 LHW

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,400 mi
Last recorded68,400 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 LHW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 68,400 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 63,847 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 62,985 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 62,558 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 61,396 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 60,564 miles

exhaust rusted

Pass 19 Nov 2013 59,264 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2012 57,861 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s handbrake cable outer sleeve worn in support bracket

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2011 56,646 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

handbrake cable outer sleves deteriorating

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 8 Jan 2011 56,618 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake cable outer sleves deteriorating

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2009 53,112 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f indicator obscured by front number plate

Pass 12 Jul 2008 48,764 miles

nearside front indicator obscured by number plate

rear exhaust rusted and weak

Pass 16 Aug 2007 44,391 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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AU54 LHW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AU54 LHW, 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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AU54 LHW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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