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DV04 LXG

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,808 mi
Last recorded130,808 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 LXG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 130,808 miles

rear box exhaust rusted

Fail 15 Dec 2025 130,807 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear box exhaust rusted

Pass 20 Dec 2024 127,884 miles

offside front door handle

Fail 20 Dec 2024 127,884 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

offside front door handle

Pass 8 Dec 2023 127,572 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 127,570 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 125,263 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust flexi slightly damaged (not leaking)

slight rust on areas of floor pan

Pass 9 Dec 2021 124,874 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wshbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 124,874 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wshbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020
Fail 10 Dec 2020 243,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and light aim insecure (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure not opening from out side (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 114,996 miles

middle and rear exhaust rubbers cracking but not broken

rear box exhaust rusted (not leaking )

Pass 13 Jun 2018 106,121 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 106,121 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 97,018 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 97,018 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 97,018 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 90,080 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 90,080 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both side (1.8)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 80,345 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 80,345 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 74,698 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 74,695 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 68,090 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 68,090 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 63,338 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 58,802 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 May 2010 52,724 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 47,526 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 40,944 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2007 33,378 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 33,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DV04 LXG is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DV04 LXG, 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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DV04 LXG is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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