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BF55 HGZ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,114 mi
Last recorded154,114 miles
Recorded on8 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 HGZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2020 154,114 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills lightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 145,002 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 143,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 143,049 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 131,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust silencer damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Oct 2017 131,611 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust silencer damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 118,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2016 117,989 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 104,414 miles

Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult seat belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm - worn unevenly / stepping inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 104,414 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb retaining clip missing (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult seat belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm - worn unevenly / stepping inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 91,431 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 79,934 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 66,500 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 66,500 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 55,460 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 45,485 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 35,747 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 24,899 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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BF55 HGZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol 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 BF55 HGZ, 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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BF55 HGZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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