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DX03 UAM

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,930 mi
Last recorded80,930 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 UAM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 80,930 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 80,924 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 75,599 miles

All discs pitted.

Backbox deteriorated.

Exhaust backbox - rubber mount deteriorated.

Gears stiff.

N/S/F sidelight misted.

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

N/S/R brake noisy.

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Wipers work but shafts move excessively.

Pass 9 Apr 2011 66,124 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2010 52,489 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 43,094 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 43,094 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front tyre has cut on inside wall

Pass 17 Mar 2008 33,801 miles

exhaust rear silencer poor/corroded

front registration plate damaged

play at offside steering rack when vehicle jacked up, ok in normal position

slight play at nearside rear suspension lower rear arm outer bush

Pass 29 Mar 2007 26,091 miles

rear silencer mountings split

rear silencer outer casing coroded

screw in nearside rear tyre

slight play at nearside rear hub rear tie bar bush

slight play at steering rack offside.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 19,394 miles

slight play at offside steering rack

slight play at rear hub rear side link bushes

Fail 8 Apr 2006 19,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

slight play at rear hub rear side link arm bushes

slight play at steering rack offside

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 UAM is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UAM, 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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What year was DX03 UAM registered?

DX03 UAM is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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