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CF03 FLK

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,924 mi
Last recorded115,924 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 FLK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 115,924 miles

Exhaust system very rusty

Fail 20 Sep 2017 115,924 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust system very rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2016 104,253 miles

Near side front tyre worn on outer and inner edges

Near side rear tyre worn on outer and inner edges

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 104,253 miles

Near side front tyre worn on outer and inner edges

Near side rear tyre worn on outer and inner edges

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 94,916 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 94,916 miles

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)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 85,347 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 85,347 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 76,097 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wiper linkage worn on drivers side

Fail 20 Sep 2012 66,597 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust silencer very rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2012 66,597 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer very rusty

Pass 26 May 2011 55,108 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 55,105 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 28 May 2010 45,607 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 37,712 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 37,712 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 28,475 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 10,065 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 FLK is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FLK, 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 FLK is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 16 August 2003.

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