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BF55 HJG

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

47,875 mi
Last recorded47,875 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 HJG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 47,875 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 46,630 miles

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Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 44,786 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 43,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 43,199 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 40,875 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 40,875 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 39,212 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 36,360 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 36,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 33,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

various body chips and o/s/rear damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2011 33,823 miles

various body chips and o/s/rear damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2010 29,986 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 24,518 miles

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

engine oil level very low ( topped up).

Pass 10 Dec 2008 18,922 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 HJG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HJG, 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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What year was BF55 HJG registered?

BF55 HJG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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