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BF05 EOM

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,109 mi
Last recorded139,109 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 139,109 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 132,168 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 127,664 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 123,266 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 28 Nov 2013 123,266 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 3 Oct 2012 106,109 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 105,875 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

exhaust corroded

not able to check all brake pipes

Pass 5 Jul 2011 101,793 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2010 85,504 miles

engine management light indicating a fault may need attention in the near future.

front barke discs corroded may need replacing in the near future.

Fail 9 Jul 2010 85,504 miles

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

engine management light indicating a fault may need attention in the near future.

front barke discs corroded may need replacing in the near future.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 67,030 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 67,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 46,154 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 EOM 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 69.2%.

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 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 BF05 EOM, 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 EOM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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