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BF05 BXD

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,293 mi
Last recorded104,293 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 BXD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 104,293 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 104,273 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 103,316 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 102,752 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 95,325 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 87,009 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 79,221 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 69,888 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 63,017 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 63,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2012 55,555 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 55,547 miles

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

Back box is corroded

Both hand brake cables are corroded at the rear exposing the inner cables

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 47,815 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 39,962 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 32,025 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 24,598 miles

brakes all round looking low

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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BF05 BXD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 67,523 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 BF05 BXD, 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 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF05 BXD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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