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AX53 JJK

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,874 mi
Last recorded109,874 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 JJK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 109,874 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner wdge

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

centre sections of exhaust in poor condition

Fail 27 Nov 2015 109,874 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner wdge

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

centre sections of exhaust in poor condition

Fail 18 Nov 2015 109,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 106,484 miles

both front lower arms have play in rear bushes and slight play in ball joints

exhaust corroded, heatshild loose

n/s mirror damaged

oil leaks

slight cracking and stepping on o/s/r tyre

slight cracking in brake flexibles and slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight dent in n/s/f wheel

Fail 27 Oct 2014 106,484 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front lower arms have play in rear bushes and slight play in ball joints

exhaust corroded, heatshild loose

h/brake cables slightly deteriorated

n/s mirror damaged

oil leaks

slight cracking and stepping on o/s/r tyre

slight cracking in brake flexibles and slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight dent in n/s/f wheel

Pass 18 Nov 2013 102,906 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2013 102,906 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2012 100,302 miles

Battery insecure

Noise from belt area of engine

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2012 100,302 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Battery insecure

Noise from belt area of engine

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2011 96,541 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 93,424 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2009 88,518 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 84,755 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 84,755 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 81,379 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s rear brake caliper arm not functioning fully

Pass 29 Dec 2006 66,252 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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AX53 JJK is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JJK, 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 JJK is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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