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BN53 MXU

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,594 mi
Last recorded116,594 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 116,594 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2017 116,594 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2016 109,985 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 99,168 miles

1x rear centre exhaust rubber not fitted correctly

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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)

Oil leak

battery loose

front and rear number plates hace a black cap between two letters but not effecting legibility

Fail 10 Oct 2014 98,974 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

1x rear centre exhaust rubber not fitted correctly

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

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)

Oil leak

battery loose

front and rear number plates hace a black cap between two letters but not effecting legibility

Pass 16 Oct 2013 91,854 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 88,206 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 87,738 miles

all tyres close to legal limit

complete exhaust system in poor condition

frnt brake pads getting low

rear no plate condition poor

slight dent in o/s rear inner wheel rim

slight leak from front exhaust flexy

wear in both rear inner anti roll bar bushes

Fail 25 Nov 2010 87,575 miles

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

all tyres close to legal limit

complete exhaust system in poor condition

frnt brake pads getting low

rear no plate condition poor

slight dent in o/s rear inner wheel rim

slight leak from front exhaust flexy

wear in both rear inner anti roll bar bushes

Pass 2 Dec 2009 77,451 miles

o/s rear wheel bent and nail in tyre

rear silencer poor and front flexy

Pass 26 Nov 2008 68,776 miles

both hand brake cables poor

centre heat shield not held on

play in n/s top swing arm --front

Fail 22 Nov 2007 58,290 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 58,290 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 48,834 miles

both rear tyres poor

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 MXU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MXU, 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 MXU registered?

BN53 MXU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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