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BG53 UCE

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,647 mi
Last recorded40,647 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2007
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 UCE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2007 40,647 miles

N/S/R tyre has flat spots

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 36,451 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 36,451 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

under tray covers fitted unable to check some items

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 UCE is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UCE, 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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What year was BG53 UCE registered?

BG53 UCE is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is BG53 UCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 UCE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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