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BO03 DAF

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,541 mi
Last recorded102,541 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO03 DAF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 102,541 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 99,207 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front intercooler mount corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 99,207 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front intercooler mount corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 92,884 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 86,565 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 80,668 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 75,221 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 74,037 miles

Offside Front outer steering rack end has slight play

Pass 21 Oct 2016 73,135 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 70,562 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 68,841 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 66,870 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 66,870 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 65,018 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 62,723 miles

Air bag light on

Both rear exhaust hanging rubbers perished / exhaust supported on safety straps.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Feb 2012 62,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Air bag light on

Both rear exhaust hanging rubbers perished / exhaust supported on safety straps.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 Feb 2011 58,224 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

airbag light on

front brake pads low

rear exhaust rubbers perrishing

Pass 24 Feb 2011 58,224 miles

airbag light on

front brake pads low

rear exhaust rubbers perrishing

Pass 24 Feb 2010 52,737 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 52,737 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 37,887 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 37,887 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2008 32,241 miles

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)

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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BO03 DAF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 67,523 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 BO03 DAF, 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 21 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 BO03 DAF registered?

BO03 DAF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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