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DX03 UAN

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,379 mi
Last recorded71,379 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 UAN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 71,379 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 71,377 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine oil low

Pass 24 Jun 2016 67,338 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 64,440 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 59,943 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 59,943 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 57,143 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 52,113 miles

exhaust mounting adrift

nearside park brake cable not fully supported

Fail 14 Oct 2011 52,073 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

exhaust mounting adrift

nearside park brake cable not fully supported

Pass 31 Mar 2011 47,989 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 47,989 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 43,873 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 36,312 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 30,943 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 24,400 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 16,826 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 UAN is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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