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BN53 MXP

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

118,825 mi
Last recorded118,825 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 MXP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 118,825 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 118,817 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 112,888 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 112,880 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 109,158 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2020 95,584 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2020 95,584 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 83,338 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 83,338 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 70,190 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 70,190 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 64,062 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2017 64,062 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 59,020 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold/Downpipe area (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 55,967 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 52,174 miles

slight play in o/s/f/inner steering rack joint

Pass 7 Nov 2013 48,479 miles

Exhaust corroded through 1st skin

Handbrake gaiters split

Fail 6 Nov 2013 48,747 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 44,608 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 39,647 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 35,829 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 32,230 miles

under tray insecure

Pass 19 Nov 2008 27,838 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 21,171 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 14,614 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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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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