MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,594 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
o/s rear wheel bent and nail in tyre
rear silencer poor and front flexy
both hand brake cables poor
centre heat shield not held on
play in n/s top swing arm --front
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
both rear tyres poor
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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BN53 MXU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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