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CF03 AFA

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,538 mi
Last recorded110,538 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 AFA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 110,538 miles

Clip on parking brake cable is broken cable still secure

Front exhaust flexi is deteroirated

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake cable is deteroirated

Pass 2 May 2015 102,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 102,147 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 94,843 miles

Front exhaust flexi is deteroirated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2013 86,939 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 78,802 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 78,802 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 74,548 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 70,923 miles

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres starting to wear uneven

Pass 5 Aug 2009 65,679 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut on side wall not exposing cords

noise from engine

rear tyres starting to deform

Fail 4 Aug 2009 65,676 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has a cut on side wall not exposing cords

noise from engine

rear tyres starting to deform

Pass 30 Jul 2008 57,125 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 57,125 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 49,464 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 41,224 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 AFA is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CF03 AFA, 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 AFA is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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