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BG53 UBH

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,697 mi
Last recorded57,697 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 UBH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 57,697 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 57,697 miles

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 49,958 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 49,958 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 38,703 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 32,675 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Dec 2007 32,675 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 27,437 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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BG53 UBH is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UBH, 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 UBH is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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