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AX54 FZY

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

106,351 mi
Last recorded106,351 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 FZY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 106,351 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

centre exhaust mounting braket broken

floor pan corroded

offside inner sill corroded

rear silencer corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2019 106,351 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

centre exhaust mounting braket broken

floor pan corroded

offside inner sill corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2018 99,571 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

centre silencer mounting broken

nail in nearside rear tyer

nearside rear tye worn inside edge

oil leak

rear silencer corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2018 99,526 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

centre silencer mounting broken

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

oil leak

rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 96,667 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2017 96,653 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cords (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust mounting broken

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2016 89,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack inner ball joints

rear silencer corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2016 89,429 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack inner ball joints

rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2015 84,139 miles

both rear coil springs corrode

offside front outer cv boot weeping

play in steering rack inner ball joints

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2015 84,139 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front outer cv boot weeping

both rear coil springs corrode

play in steering rack inner ball joints

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2014 78,968 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

nearside front upper suspension arm bushes worn

rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2014 78,968 miles

nearside front upper suspension arm bushes worn

rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 71,350 miles

engine oil leak

rear silencer rusty

Fail 26 Jul 2013 71,350 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

engine oil leak

rear silencer rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2012 62,425 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 59,816 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 59,816 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 54,828 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 50,307 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise condition n/s front flasher lamp.

Fail 4 Mar 2010 50,307 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise condition n/s front flasher lamp.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 46,058 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 46,058 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 39,750 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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AX54 FZY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 AX54 FZY, 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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AX54 FZY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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