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AV53 VFE

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,180 mi
Last recorded62,180 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 VFE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 62,180 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 63,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 55,669 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 48,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 42,796 miles

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

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)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 29 Jan 2009 42,795 miles

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

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

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

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)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 23 Jan 2008 37,859 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 32,154 miles

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 32,154 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 30,030 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 30,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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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AV53 VFE is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AV53 VFE, 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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AV53 VFE is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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