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DX03 JWM

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,998 mi
Last recorded102,998 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 JWM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 102,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 96,906 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear rear exhaust rubber poor

Pass 13 Jan 2017 87,328 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 87,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords shoulder/tread (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 86,769 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 86,769 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 81,659 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 75,751 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 75,751 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 69,857 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 69,857 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 63,700 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2010 57,672 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 57,672 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 52,566 miles

Advise N/S/F inner cv boot slight leaking.

Advise exhaust back box corroided.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 45,097 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 35,678 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 24,741 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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DX03 JWM is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DX03 JWM, 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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DX03 JWM is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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