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AX53 JHK

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,540 mi
Last recorded85,540 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 JHK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 85,540 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 85,525 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 77,122 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 77,122 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 70,605 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 63,456 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 57,378 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 51,765 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 51,756 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 51,729 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 44,328 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all tyres worn to 2mm on outer edges

Fail 26 Nov 2009 44,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all tyres worn to 2mm on outer edges

Pass 1 Dec 2008 35,796 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 1 Dec 2008 35,796 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Dec 2007 28,500 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 18,868 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 18,868 miles

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

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 JHK is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JHK, 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 JHK is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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