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BD03 OSW

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,867 mi
Last recorded121,867 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 OSW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 121,867 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2016 121,867 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 113,140 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 113,140 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 97,518 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 97,518 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 96,860 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 96,860 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 90,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust rear section deteriorating

front bumper damaged

Fail 3 Jan 2013 90,548 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust rear section deteriorating

front bumper damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2012 85,174 miles

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

front exhaust deteriorating

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 20 Feb 2012 85,174 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front exhaust deteriorating

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 28 Jan 2011 77,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 77,056 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 68,316 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 59,675 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 50,759 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 40,257 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 34,384 miles

advise rear boot has damage but lights still working

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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BD03 OSW is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 BD03 OSW, 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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BD03 OSW is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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