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CA04 FOJ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,799 mi
Last recorded104,799 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 FOJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2018 104,799 miles

Exhaust system insecure front centre and rear mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 100,231 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 96,684 miles

front subframe corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2016 96,684 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

front subframe corroded

Pass 22 May 2014 87,866 miles

corrosion in floor,chassis,exhaust,suspension

handbrake cable worn and dry

nearside front tyre down to 2mm

offside rear tyre worn on edges and cuts on inner sidewall(advise renewing asap)

undertray hanging down(cable tied up)

wear in nearside front anti roll bar link

Fail 19 May 2014 87,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion in floor,chassis,exhaust,suspension

handbrake cable worn and dry

nearside front tyre down to 2mm

undertray hanging down(cable tied up)

wear in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 17 May 2013 73,048 miles

Handbrake cables in poor condition and not allowing caliper handbrake levrs to return (reccommend replacement asap)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s headlamp washer jet missing

wipers in poor condition

Fail 17 May 2013 73,048 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Handbrake cables in poor condition and not allowing caliper handbrake levrs to return (reccommend replacement asap)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s headlamp washer jet missing

no oil on dipstick

wipers in poor condition

Pass 10 May 2012 59,179 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside headlamp washer jet missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has a deep cut

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 May 2012 59,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside headlamp washer jet missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has a deep cut

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 May 2011 47,644 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 47,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear caliper handbrake arm not returning to stop

Pass 8 May 2010 35,604 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 24,310 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 21,429 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 18,484 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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CA04 FOJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 CA04 FOJ, 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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CA04 FOJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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