MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,462 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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)
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)
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)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
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
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
all exhaust rubber mountings cracking
dampness on steering rack
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
dampness o/s/f shock absorber
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
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight dampness on power steering rack
unable to fully test rear seatbelts
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
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
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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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