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BP53 HHF

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

68,787 mi
Last recorded68,787 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 HHF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 68,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system and hanger brackets corroded.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front side light bulb connection, tapped lamp and bulb come on. check bulb.

Fail 28 Apr 2026 68,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Perished excessively. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Split badly. (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system and hanger brackets corroded.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 62,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 58,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 54,035 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 49,138 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 36,938 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 36,361 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 34,697 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 34,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 32,324 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 32,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 31,144 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 29,468 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 27,428 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 25,984 miles

Advise knocking noise front suspension

N/s/r top mount has slight play

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

O/s/r top mount has slight play

Rear exhaust mounts cracking

Rubber mounts that secure handbrake cables splitting

Pass 28 Nov 2012 24,002 miles

fluid seepage around steering rack but no leaks found, power steering operation and fluid level ok

Pass 2 Dec 2011 21,981 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 20,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 17,839 miles

both front tyres low

both handbrake cable outer casings splitting

both rear exhaust hangers split

n/s/f tyre in poor condition

play in both rear rear track arm bushes

play in front anti roll bar

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Jan 2009 15,952 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 13,247 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 10,001 miles

nearside front tyre deteriorating, looks like been driven on flat

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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BP53 HHF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 67,403 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 BP53 HHF, 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 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BP53 HHF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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