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CE03 HXR

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,183 mi
Last recorded102,183 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 HXR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 102,183 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 102,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 101,455 miles

slight oil leak

floor areas corroding

mid exhaust hanger broken

offside parking cable splitting

Pass 4 May 2013 76,360 miles

both outer sills rusty

front brake discs lipped

n/s front flexi brake pipe perishing

o/s rear tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2012 72,636 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 67,930 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 67,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 63,871 miles

rear exhaust rusting

Pass 5 Mar 2009 59,517 miles

damage osf lower floor

handbrake travel

rear exhaust outer skin coming away

Pass 15 Mar 2008 49,716 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 49,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 40,071 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 40,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 27,943 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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CE03 HXR is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 CE03 HXR, 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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CE03 HXR is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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