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AX04 BYD

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

58,881 mi
Last recorded58,881 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 BYD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 58,881 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 57,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust box corrsion

Pass 7 Dec 2023 57,127 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 56,236 miles

Front knock on front further investigation required

Pass 6 Dec 2021 55,428 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 54,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 54,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 53,538 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 51,416 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 49,476 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 49,474 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2016 45,951 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 45,951 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2015 42,048 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 39,445 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 36,099 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 32,856 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 32,855 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2011 28,387 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 24,309 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 20,462 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 16,119 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 11,669 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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AX04 BYD is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AX04 BYD, 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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AX04 BYD is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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