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BD03 OSX

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,293 mi
Last recorded81,293 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 OSX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 81,293 miles

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

bonnet struts weak

front wipers starting to split and smear

n/s/f tyre tread depth 2-3mm

outer skin of exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 May 2012 76,830 miles

can not see front inner pads to fully inspect

front brake discs wearing on inner faces

n/s front tyre 3mm inner edge

rear exhaust box has corrosion on outer skin

Fail 29 May 2012 76,830 miles

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

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

can not see front inner pads to fully inspect

front brake discs wearing on inner faces

n/s front tyre 3mm inner edge

rear exhaust box has corrosion on outer skin

Pass 31 May 2011 68,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs have wear

offsie and nearside parking brake cable outer covers deteriorated

Fail 31 May 2011 68,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs have wear

offsie and nearside parking brake cable outer covers deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2010 58,957 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2009 51,024 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2008 43,290 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 38,289 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 30,845 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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BD03 OSX is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD03 OSX, 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 OSX is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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