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BF05 EPA

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,684 mi
Last recorded85,684 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 EPA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 85,684 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides, (2.4.C.1b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hi level has one led not working (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

exhaust rubbers deteriated exhaust knocking on under side

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f tyre cracking,.

Fail 2 May 2017 85,683 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid check wipers (8.2.3)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides, (2.4.C.1b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hi level has one led not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres have large cracks forming

clutch pedal anti slip missing

exhaust rubbers deteriated exhaust knocking on under side

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f tyre low pressure

o/s/f tyre cracking,.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 80,916 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 76,560 miles

Exhaust mountings broken but exhaust still adequately supported.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 71,679 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 66,967 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 66,967 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 60,218 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 53,976 miles

handbrake has no resserve travel

n/s & o/s front discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Mar 2010 42,704 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 31,781 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 22,621 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 22,621 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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 EPA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol 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 EPA, 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 EPA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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