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DC04 USW

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,629 mi
Last recorded171,629 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 USW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 171,629 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 161,979 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 161,976 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 147,632 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 147,632 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 129,266 miles

Offside Rear 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 indicator slightly discoloured.Nearside front antiroll bar linkage slight play.Offside front antiroll bar bush and linkage slight play.Offside front hub component slight play.Offside front shock absorber minor leak.

Fail 16 Jan 2014 129,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear 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 indicator slightly discoloured.Nearside front antiroll bar linkage slight play.Offside front antiroll bar bush and linkage slight play.Offside front hub component slight play.Offside front shock absorber minor leak.

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 10 May 2013 116,360 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 972,298 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 97,228 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 3 May 2011 77,800 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 77,800 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 67,724 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear handbrake cabels outer casing cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2009 56,473 miles

boost hose from turbo to intercooler damaged due to rubbing on gearbox bolt - needs replacing soon

nearside rear rear transverse link inner bush slightly deteriorated and has slight movement

Pass 28 Feb 2008 51,000 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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DC04 USW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver 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 DC04 USW, 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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DC04 USW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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