MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,448 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake wear sensor snapped
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Temporary tyre fitted (5.2.3 (b))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake wear sensor snapped
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre worn on inside tread
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
middle/rear exhaust rubber deteriorated
Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
middle/rear exhaust rubber deteriorated
Nail in nearside rear tyre
front tyres wearing on inner edges
offside parking brake cable,tie broken
rear exhaust mounting split but suported by a strap
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
front tyres wearing on inner edges
offside parking brake cable,tie broken
rear exhaust mounting split but suported by a strap
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both h/brake cables outer casings split.
front brake discs worn on inner faces.
middle/rear exhaust rubber split
slight fluffing on o/s/f seat belt
wear on inner edges of front tyres
wipers smear slightly.
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both h/brake cables outer casings split.
front brake discs worn on inner faces.
middle/rear exhaust rubber split
slight fluffing on o/s/f seat belt
wear on inner edges of front tyres
wipers smear slightly.
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
both handbrake cables,outer casing split.
some corrosion on o/s/f brake disc-inner face.
uneven tread wear on rear tyres, n/s/r only 2mm.
n/s/r tyre starting to lump on inner edges
slight grab from front brakes when foot brake is applied
slight play to o/s/f bottom ball joint
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
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BF05 EPN is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 EPN, 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 EPN is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 April 2005.
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