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AX53 AFF

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,454 mi
Last recorded167,454 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 AFF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2013 167,454 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 167,454 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 125,028 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 121,622 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 113,092 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 113,092 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 94,617 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 94,617 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2008 78,381 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 68,556 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 68,556 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 51,540 miles

front discs sightly lipped.

o/s/f/ tyre on limit inner edge.

slight wear o/s/r/ brake pads.

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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AX53 AFF is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX53 AFF, 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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What year was AX53 AFF registered?

AX53 AFF is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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