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AX53 MZV

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

38,092 mi
Last recorded38,092 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 MZV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 38,092 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 37,825 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 37,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 37,345 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 36,798 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 36,050 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 35,398 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 34,659 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 33,815 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 32,896 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 31,938 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 30,632 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 30,133 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 29,126 miles

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

near side and offside rear tyres outter tread slightky cracking custom has been shown 254/45zr17

Pass 9 Mar 2012 28,266 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 27,415 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 25,703 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 24,513 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 23,206 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 21,751 miles

BOTH FRONT INDICIATOR LENSES CRACKED

EXHAUST SILENCER RUSTY BUT NOT HOLED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY ON INNER EDGES

PLAY IN FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR

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 MZV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 67,403 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MZV, 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 22 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 MZV registered?

AX53 MZV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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