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AY53 LYU

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,547 mi
Last recorded82,547 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 LYU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 82,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside floor pan has corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2018 70,955 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 70,212 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 68,687 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 68,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 66,042 miles

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

rear tyres cracking in tread area

Pass 4 Jan 2014 60,701 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres showing cracks in tread but not exposing any ply or cords

slight oil leak present

Fail 23 Dec 2013 60,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres showing cracks in tread but not exposing any ply or cords

slight oil leak present

Pass 11 Dec 2012 55,862 miles

slight oil leak present

Pass 5 Dec 2011 51,478 miles

slight play in both front wheels

Oil leak

after market exhaust fitted

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Dec 2010 47,609 miles

Both front tyres perishing.

Fail 17 Dec 2010 47,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Both front tyres perishing.

Pass 12 Dec 2009 44,109 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 39,453 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 32,467 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 24,853 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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AY53 LYU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AY53 LYU, 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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AY53 LYU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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