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AV03 FGF

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,816 mi
Last recorded108,816 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 FGF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 108,816 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nsr handbrake requires attention not working correctly

oil leak around gearbox

osf fog light inop

Fail 28 Aug 2018 108,816 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper trailing arm has excess play requires immediate attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flashing hid faulty (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper trailing arm has excess play requires immediate attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit in places, outer sidewall heavily cracked, inner sidewall shows tyre damage from pervious possible fouling (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nsr handbrake requires attention not working correctly

oil leak around gearbox

osf fog light inop

Pass 30 Aug 2017 103,667 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 100,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside 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)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 94,953 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 94,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2014 91,318 miles

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

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 6 Aug 2014 91,307 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heavily corroded

nearside and offside outer handbrake cable deteriorated

offside front inner wing cover insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2013 80,940 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 80,935 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 17 May 2012 73,891 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 66,875 miles

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

Horn intermitently working

Pass 11 Mar 2010 57,041 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 57,040 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 52,260 miles

exhaust middle and rear sections corroded..

front tyres lightly worn on edges..

Fail 10 Mar 2009 52,260 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust middle and rear sections corroded..

front tyres lightly worn on edges..

Pass 28 Apr 2008 43,187 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 31,730 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 23,515 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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AV03 FGF is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AV03 FGF, 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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AV03 FGF is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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