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AY03 HLZ

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,704 mi
Last recorded152,704 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 HLZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 152,704 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jun 2018 142,329 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre heavily featherd

Pass 17 Jun 2017 133,222 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jun 2016 121,869 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

floor section has corrosion

o/s/r tyre feathering

signs of coolant leak

Pass 27 Jun 2015 110,850 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

no coolant

o/s under sill corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed areas

o/s/r tyre feathering 205/55 16

Fail 27 Jun 2015 110,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

no coolant

o/s under sill corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed areas

o/s/r tyre feathering 205/55 16

Pass 16 Jun 2014 102,074 miles

both handbrake cable suports broken but are cable tied in a safe manner

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 16 Jun 2014 102,074 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both handbrake cable suports broken but are cable tied in a safe manner

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2013 90,412 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 82,932 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2012 82,902 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2011 74,436 miles

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear tyre cracked.

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 74,436 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked.

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 68,322 miles

Cat Braket Broken

Hand Brake Cable Rubber Hanger Weatherd (splitting)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/S/R Tyre On 3MM

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

Oil leak

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

Slight PlayIn O/S Of Rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 68,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Cat Braket Broken

Hand Brake Cable Rubber Hanger Weatherd (splitting)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/S/R Tyre On 3MM

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

Oil leak

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

Slight PlayIn O/S Of Rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 61,144 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 61,144 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 49,591 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 38,844 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres just on legal limit

Pass 28 Apr 2006 23,844 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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AY03 HLZ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 AY03 HLZ, 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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AY03 HLZ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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