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CF04 FYB

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,328 mi
Last recorded111,328 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 FYB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 111,328 miles

Central Rear exhaust box corroded

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear floor pan rusting

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front coil springs corroded

both sides outer sills slight rusting

Pass 9 Dec 2022 109,056 miles

Central Rear exhaust box rusting

both sides outer seals rusting

Pass 14 Dec 2021 106,860 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2021 106,853 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2020 105,866 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 105,844 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer seal corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 101,627 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fioorpans slight corrosion

offside rear of outersill slightly corroded

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2018 98,441 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2017 93,629 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 8 Dec 2017 93,617 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2016 90,067 miles

front rad surport rusty

rear exhaust box rusting

slight rusting on osr outer seal

Pass 11 Dec 2015 87,329 miles

rear exaust box rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2014 84,409 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 81,091 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 76,124 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 70,416 miles

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

slight wear on rear discs

Pass 2 Dec 2010 63,538 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 57,093 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 57,093 miles

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 48,267 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 48,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 44,961 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 35,600 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 35,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

air bag warning light on constantly

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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CF04 FYB is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 67,403 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 CF04 FYB, 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 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CF04 FYB is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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