MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,445 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
O/s/f running light not working
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn suspension tie arm lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill x 3 (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
O/s/f running light not working
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Blow from exhaust front flexi
Corrosion to n/s/f sill
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Play in n/s/f top ball joint
Play in o/s/f & o/s/r anti roll bar links
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip beam (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip beam (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Blow from exhaust front flexi
Corrosion to n/s/f sill
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Play in n/s/f top ball joint
Play in o/s/f & o/s/r anti roll bar links
Corrosion to n/s/r & o/s/r top spring seats
Corrosion to o/s/r sill
Play in o/s/r anti roll bar link
Bonnet retaining device ineffective 2nd catch not working (8.4.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip beam (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x 2 (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position not working (1.1.A.1)
Corrosion to n/s/r & o/s/r top spring seats
Corrosion to n/s/r sill
Play in o/s/r anti roll bar link
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
exhaust corroding
front and rear brake discs worn and lipped
front number plate badly deteriorating
inspection cover fitted above engine
n/s/f and both rear anti-roll-bar drop-links worn
o/s/f indicator light assembly damaged
rear shock absorber top mounts worn
various damage around vehicle
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
brake fluid level low
exhaust corroding
front and rear brake discs worn and lipped
front brake performanve uneven
front number plate badly deteriorating
inspection cover fitted above engine
n/s/f and both rear anti-roll-bar drop-links worn
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
o/s/f indicator light assembly damaged
o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge,close to cord construction
rear shock absorber top mounts worn
various damage around vehicle
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust corroding and requires all mountings to be replaced
front number plate deteriorating
front tyres feathering on inner edges
inspection cover fitted above engine
o/s steering rack tie-rod worn
oil leak on engine
rear shock absorber top mounts worn
various damage around vehicle
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust corroding and requires all mountings to be replaced
front number plate deteriorating
front tyres feathering on inner edges
inspection cover fitted above engine
o/s steering rack tie-rod worn
oil leak on engine
rear shock absorber top mounts worn
rear tyres badly perishing and cracking up,going out of shape,have multiple cuts in and becoming low on tread
various damage around vehicle
front tyres worn low
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AX53 GVY is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 GVY, 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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AX53 GVY is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 17 December 2003.
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