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DU53 WWT

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,387 mi
Last recorded95,387 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 WWT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 95,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under floor yellow chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top wishbone arm rearmost bushes (2) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 86,172 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable not in its clip

Offside Rear handbrake cable not in its clip

Pass 29 Dec 2017 77,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 69,173 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 59,278 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 59,175 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear Arm Bush As Marked (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 49,708 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 40,740 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 93,222 miles

front brakes may need attention shortly due to inbalance

front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2011 34,776 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 31,999 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 30,173 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 27,935 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 22,499 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 22,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 17,076 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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DU53 WWT is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DU53 WWT, 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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DU53 WWT is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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