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BX03 OXW

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,047 mi
Last recorded107,047 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 OXW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 107,047 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 107,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 98,665 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 96,312 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 96,312 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 May 2011 94,975 miles

Both front door check straps worn

Clutch pedal rubber worn/split

Front wiper smeering

N/S/F brake disc corroded on inner surface edge

O/S/F indicator/fog lamp lens cracked

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear exhaust silencer rubbers split

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

Fail 16 May 2011 94,975 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front door check straps worn

Clutch pedal rubber worn/split

Front wiper smeering

N/S/F brake disc corroded on inner surface edge

O/S/F indicator/fog lamp lens cracked

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear exhaust silencer rubbers split

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 78,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 66,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear wiperblade split

Slight power steering fluid leak from bottom hose.

Pass 28 May 2008 53,866 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

O/S/R brake pads wearing thin

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

Pass 29 May 2007 39,181 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 26,757 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 OXW is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 BX03 OXW, 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 OXW is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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