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BG53 UBW

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,697 mi
Last recorded88,697 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 UBW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2025 88,697 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 82,362 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 75,765 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 72,660 miles

front brake disc lipped slightly worn not weakened

Pass 22 Oct 2021 69,057 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 64,971 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 60,881 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 58,207 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 55,527 miles

offside front drop link slight play

Pass 7 Oct 2016 51,639 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 49,718 miles

front brake pads

Pass 16 Oct 2014 48,351 miles

offside front outer brake pad

Pass 7 Oct 2013 45,159 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 39,181 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 36,076 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 32,007 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 28,230 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 23,270 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 18,152 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 13,137 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 UBW is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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

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