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BG53 UBE

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,431 mi
Last recorded56,431 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 UBE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 56,431 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 56,176 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 56,176 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 53,980 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 51,369 miles

both front tyres just above limit

Pass 16 Dec 2008 48,668 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 41,530 miles

brake discs starting to wear

Fail 4 Dec 2007 41,530 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake discs starting to wear

front brake pads not checked

rear brake pads poss low

Pass 28 Nov 2006 34,693 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 34,693 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

1.Slight knock in steering collumn/rack †2.Rear exhaust box corroding †3.o/s/f tyre split slightly on inner sidewall(not to cords) †4.o/s & n/s front brake pipes starting to corrode †5.Brake discs wearing, pads not checked †6.Outer sills not checked

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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BG53 UBE is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 67,630 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 BG53 UBE, 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 23 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG53 UBE is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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