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BF05 EPN

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,448 mi
Last recorded113,448 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 EPN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 113,448 miles

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))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 113,438 miles

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))

Pass 10 May 2019 108,065 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Apr 2018 101,849 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2017 99,130 miles

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 93,267 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 88,194 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 83,437 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 83,437 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 78,510 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 78,509 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 67,280 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 67,273 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 60,642 miles

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.

Fail 28 Apr 2011 60,587 miles

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.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 52,964 miles

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.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 47,549 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 36,183 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 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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