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AX53 PCZ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,919 mi
Last recorded94,919 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 PCZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 94,919 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 91,961 miles

Surface rust all over under vehicle

Pass 21 Jan 2019 90,185 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 86,099 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 82,598 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 82,598 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective belt cannot be connected. (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 77,770 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 77,770 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases most silencer broken off. (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 74,569 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 67,010 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 67,004 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 60,853 miles

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

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

both front tyres are worn on the inboard edge.

each rear tyre has worn unevenly.

Pass 28 Dec 2011 54,271 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 54,271 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has worn unevenly.

Pass 29 Dec 2010 48,189 miles

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

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

the support for both parking brake cables is torn.

Pass 2 Jan 2010 41,319 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 41,315 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 33,223 miles

ADVISE front tyres worn low on inside edge

Pass 14 Jan 2008 27,402 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 19,361 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 PCZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PCZ, 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 PCZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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