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BF05 EOE

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,085 mi
Last recorded120,085 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 EOE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 120,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn badly on inner edge just about legal (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread just over wear markers (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn badly on inner edge just about legal (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread just over wear markers (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 119,938 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Handbrake cable inscure

Pass 19 Aug 2016 95,734 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 94,786 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low damaged (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front wing and head light damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2015 72,255 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 60,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 59,932 miles

n/s/r brake disc corroded recommend replacement

oil leaks

undertray poorly secured

Fail 13 Jul 2013 59,930 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

205/55 r16

n/s/r brake disc corroded recommend replacement

oil leaks

undertray poorly secured

Pass 5 Jul 2012 59,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing very low

n/s/r brake disc corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 2 Jul 2011 58,326 miles

brake discs corroded

engine undertray poorly secured

front tyres worn to limit

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 26 Jun 2010 56,147 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 50,582 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 46,495 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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BF05 EOE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EOE, 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 EOE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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