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BV53 HCX

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,023 mi
Last recorded122,023 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 HCX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 122,023 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Nearside gaiter area (2.1.5 (a))

Under vehicle components very rusty

Fail 5 Nov 2018 122,023 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Nearside image incorrect (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Nearside gaiter area (2.1.5 (a))

Under vehicle components very rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2017 116,833 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 116,833 miles

Front registration plate delaminated damaged (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect offside and nearside dip beams (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect offside main beam (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 112,329 miles

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated and has a slight blow

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pas hoses x2 weeping (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pas pipes x2 to rack weeping (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Rear exhaust box ,and mounting brackets badly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 112,328 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated and has a slight blow

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pas hoses x2 weeping (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pas pipes x2 to rack weeping (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Rear exhaust box ,and mounting brackets badly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 95,327 miles

Rear silencer is rusty

Fail 6 Jan 2016 95,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear silencer is rusty

Pass 6 Jan 2015 77,066 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 61,596 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 61,596 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 55,678 miles

Rear silencer is getting rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2012 50,140 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 45,147 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 39,435 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 34,737 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 34,737 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 30,893 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 27,753 miles

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 HCX is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HCX, 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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BV53 HCX is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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