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AX53 PCO

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

59,242 mi
Last recorded59,242 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 PCO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 59,242 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 58,430 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 45,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 44,494 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

O/S/R Tyre Cracking

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 43,450 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 43,450 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 41,896 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 40,971 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 39,495 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 38,215 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 37,069 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 35,538 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 34,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 34,054 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 32,374 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 30,259 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 27,575 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 27,575 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 24,185 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 PCO is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PCO, 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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AX53 PCO is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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