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CF03 ADV

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,462 mi
Last recorded138,462 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 ADV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2018 138,462 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread slightly worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 133,358 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 133,358 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both side upper wish bones (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides centre bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner tye rod (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 126,703 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 126,703 miles

All position lamps not working ns front (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 119,729 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 119,729 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 114,629 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 114,629 miles

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 109,556 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all exhaust rubber mounting bushes cracking

both front tyres wearing inside edges 205/55/16vr

n/s/f brakes slightly binding and disc corroded

slight inbalance rear brakes 25% just pass o/s/r

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar link rods

Fail 16 Jul 2013 109,550 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all exhaust rubber mounting bushes cracking

both front tyres wearing inside edges 205/55/16vr

n/s/f brakes slightly binding and disc corroded

slight inbalance rear brakes 25% just pass o/s/r

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar link rods

Pass 4 Aug 2012 103,954 miles

all exhaust rubber mountings cracking

dampness on steering rack

Fail 3 Aug 2012 103,954 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all exhaust rubber mountings cracking

dampness on steering rack

front brake pads looks low

Pass 3 Aug 2011 96,491 miles

dampness o/s/f shock absorber

Fail 3 Aug 2011 96,491 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

both rear handbrake cables housing breaking

brake fluid level low

dampness o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 4 Aug 2010 88,378 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 78,976 miles

slight dampness on power steering rack

unable to fully test rear seatbelts

Pass 2 Aug 2008 69,353 miles

airbag light on

both rear tyres stepping inside edges 205/55/16wr

dampness on steering rack o/s/f

rear brake pads looks low

slight play both front anti roll bar links rods

Pass 24 Jul 2007 57,356 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 45,372 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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CF03 ADV is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CF03 ADV, 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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CF03 ADV is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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