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BX03 DPU

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,056 mi
Last recorded210,056 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 DPU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 210,056 miles

Rear Brake Discs Worn

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 200,074 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 183,785 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 161,695 miles

Front pads 50% worn

Slight corrosion to rear discs

Tyres: NSF 4mm OSF 4mm NSR 6mm OSR 6mm Size: 195/60R15

Fail 26 Jul 2012 161,695 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Front pads 50% worn

Slight corrosion to rear discs

Tyres: NSF 4mm OSF 4mm NSR 6mm OSR 6mm Size: 195/60R15

Pass 1 Aug 2011 139,462 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 139,321 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 113,270 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 113,270 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 86,464 miles

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

main drive belt cracked/worn

rear back box has minor leak and corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2009 86,463 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

main drive belt cracked/worn

rear back box has minor leak and corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2008 58,857 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 58,856 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 46,271 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 36,902 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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BX03 DPU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX03 DPU, 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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BX03 DPU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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