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DX03 UCG

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

129,024 mi
Last recorded129,024 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 UCG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 129,024 miles

hand brake near limit

underbody heavily welded

Fail 15 May 2018 128,935 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 121,532 miles

Body has slight corrosion Floorpan - Offside and Nearside (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Outer Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust Deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2017 121,532 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Central and Rear (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion Floorpan - Offside and Nearside (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Outer Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust Deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2016 118,905 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leak

rear exhuast mounting bracket snapped but system remains secure

Fail 23 Jun 2016 118,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leak

rear exhuast mounting bracket snapped but system remains secure

Pass 1 Jun 2015 114,936 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

rear exhuast mounting bracket snapped but system remains secure

Fail 1 Jun 2015 114,936 miles

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

rear exhuast mounting bracket snapped but system remains secure

Pass 3 Jun 2014 110,342 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 110,342 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 103,208 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 103,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 98,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 98,636 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 92,626 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 83,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 83,464 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 72,392 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 62,882 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust Mounts In Poor Condition.

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 62,392 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

O/S & N/S handbrake outers split

O/S handbrake cable insecure

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

rear silencer hangers poor condition

Pass 10 May 2007 52,777 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 40,702 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 UCG is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 DX03 UCG, 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 UCG is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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