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DX03 YEF

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,355 mi
Last recorded98,355 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 YEF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 98,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 88,325 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 79,868 miles

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

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

both front tyres are perished

Pass 16 May 2012 72,438 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion present on both front chassis rails and front subframe around main bolts

drivers door check strap noisy

front tyres have"flat spots" on inner edges

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 16 May 2012 72,438 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion present on both front chassis rails and front subframe around main bolts

drivers door check strap noisy

front tyres have"flat spots" on inner edges

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 31 May 2011 63,525 miles

front and rear discs corroded pads ok

n/s/f tyre on 4mm

o/s/f tyre on 5mm

Pass 2 Jun 2010 58,446 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 53,476 miles

exhaust system corroded

oil leak from o/s of underside area

rear discs worn pads wearing low on n/s/r

Pass 23 May 2008 42,208 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 May 2008 42,208 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2007 37,219 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 3 Jun 2006 33,301 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges unevenly

nearside centre handbrake cable guide bracket insecure

tail exhaust heavily corroded

tail exhaust rubber mounts perished

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 YEF is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YEF, 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 YEF is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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