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BV53 HBJ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,127 mi
Last recorded179,127 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 HBJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 179,127 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slightly oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2017 179,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Central Front Lower exhaust mount rubber perished

Pass 4 Nov 2016 169,865 miles

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

engine smokes

Fail 3 Nov 2016 169,864 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre is distorted in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high too high (1.8)

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

engine smokes

Pass 3 Nov 2015 160,759 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front seat back slightly loose

Offside door mirror casing repaired with tape

Pass 10 Nov 2014 144,524 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 122,579 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 102,128 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 91,557 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 91,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 79,763 miles

n/s & o/s front discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Jun 2009 55,272 miles

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

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

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

high level stop light has 1x bulb inop

reverse lights inop

Pass 25 Sep 2008 50,031 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 37,034 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 37,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BV53 HBJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BV53 HBJ, 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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BV53 HBJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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