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BG04 YDB

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,906 mi
Last recorded155,906 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 YDB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 155,906 miles

Surface corrosion to floor ans suspension components

Pass 27 Mar 2023 155,903 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2023 155,903 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 155,903 miles

Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury both boot lid struts failed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake cable insecure both (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 155,898 miles

Underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2019 147,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 140,631 miles

Body corrosion

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

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 140,291 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 132,685 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 132,685 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 131,728 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre cracked on outer side wall but not deep enought to reach cords

Pass 7 Jan 2014 122,402 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

front brake discs pitted

Pass 17 May 2013
Pass 31 Jan 2011 118,293 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 115,993 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2008 107,793 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 107,793 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 90,236 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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BG04 YDB is a 2004 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 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 67,403 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 BG04 YDB, 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 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG04 YDB is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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