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BN03 AZT

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

116,000 mi
Last recorded116,000 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 AZT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 116,000 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

vehicle shows signs of standing for long period

wipers splitting

Fail 21 Feb 2014 116,000 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

vehicle shows signs of standing for long period

wipers splitting

Pass 27 Apr 2012 110,405 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 110,405 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

engine man light on

rear view mirror missing

Pass 27 Apr 2011 102,376 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 102,376 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 93,194 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 93,194 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 84,980 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 84,779 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 78,495 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre has cut's on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has cut's on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2008 78,495 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre has cut's on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has cut's on inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2007 71,209 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 71,209 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 64,612 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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BN03 AZT is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BN03 AZT, 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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BN03 AZT is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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