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AX53 MZY

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

110,692 mi
Last recorded110,692 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 MZY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 110,692 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 110,689 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 94,632 miles

Windscreen has damage, not obstructing drivers view.

Fail 12 Jun 2018 94,632 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen has damage, not obstructing drivers view.

Pass 23 Jun 2017 85,732 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 85,732 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 75,864 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2016 75,864 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 69,287 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 69,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 65,482 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 65,482 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 60,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 60,847 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 55,155 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 55,155 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 50,319 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 50,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 43,607 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 43,607 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 36,747 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 29,937 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 24,071 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 24,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 21,747 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES OUT OF SHAPE

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 MZY is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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