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DA04 MPF

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,654 mi
Last recorded160,654 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 MPF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2017 160,654 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened arm bent (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 150,359 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 140,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 140,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 139,745 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 122,340 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 111,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust hangers/rubbers split.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 111,335 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust hangers/rubbers split.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 102,380 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 96,811 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 92,000 miles

slight corrosion to inner face of both front brake discs

slight corrosion to under body/floor pan

slight perishing of rubber suspension bushes

Pass 13 Oct 2009 79,121 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 79,121 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 70,246 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 51,671 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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DA04 MPF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DA04 MPF, 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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DA04 MPF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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