MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,825 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust deteriorated
underside corrosion in areas
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust deteriorated
underside corrosion in areas
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust corroded in areas
underside of vehicle corroded in areas
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust corroded in areas
underside of vehicle corroded in areas
Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear exhaust box corroded
rear exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
rear exhaust silencer corroded
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust silencer corroded
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine oil level on minimum
rear exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
engine oil level on minimum
rear exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust silencer corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold/Downpipe area (7.1.2)
slight play in o/s/f/inner steering rack joint
Exhaust corroded through 1st skin
Handbrake gaiters split
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Both rear exhaust mounts split
Exhaust corroded through 1st skin
Handbrake gaiters split
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside front tyre worn smooth inner edge
Rear exhaust box deteriorated
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat n/s/r
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Handbrake gaiters split
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Both handbrake cable gaiters split and starting to perish
Low tone horn not working, however the horn is still audible and constant
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wipers noisy but are still clearing the screen
under tray insecure
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BN53 MXP is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 BN53 MXP, 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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BN53 MXP is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 November 2003.
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