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AX53 GVY

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

187,445 mi
Last recorded187,445 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 GVY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 187,445 miles

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))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 187,353 miles

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))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 176,406 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 176,406 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 164,361 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 164,293 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 150,638 miles

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)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 150,207 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 136,233 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 135,836 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 118,461 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 98,960 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 98,960 miles

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 91,014 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 90,684 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 75,998 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 75,997 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 66,764 miles

front tyres worn low

Pass 13 Oct 2008 57,276 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 50,651 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 50,651 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 38,442 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 38,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 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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