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BN53 MXL

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

157,478 mi
Last recorded157,478 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 MXL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2015 157,478 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 157,478 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 145,609 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 145,069 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 135,443 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 135,443 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 125,494 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 125,494 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 110,854 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front discs are badly worn

Pass 1 Mar 2011 110,854 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front discs are badly worn

Pass 16 Feb 2010 99,281 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Exhaust front flexy outer broken

Front No plate sightly deteriorated

Oil level low

Rear wiper starting to split

Fail 16 Feb 2010 99,281 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Exhaust front flexy outer broken

Front No plate sightly deteriorated

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil level low

Rear wiper starting to split

Pass 6 Mar 2009 87,810 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 87,810 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 74,193 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 54,246 miles

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

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

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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BN53 MXL is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BN53 MXL, 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 BN53 MXL registered?

BN53 MXL is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is BN53 MXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 MXL shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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