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DX03 YGD

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,271 mi
Last recorded123,271 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2018 123,271 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb is loose (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded & weak

Pass 31 Jul 2017 118,574 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 118,570 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 98,625 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 20 Jul 2016 98,622 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2015 84,862 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs rusty

offside rear tyre tread wearing slightly on inner edge

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Fail 21 Jul 2015 84,854 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs rusty

offside rear tyre tread wearing slightly on inner edge

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2014 78,802 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 68,273 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 57,104 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 54,389 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 48,143 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 40,565 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 32,054 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

handbrake close to having no reserve travel.

limited inspection of certain braking,suspension and steering components due to fitment of manufacturers undertray.

limited inspection to rear metal brake pipes due to fitment of manufacturers heatshields.

registration plate on n/s/f partially obscuring indicator lamp.

Fail 17 Jan 2009 32,019 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

handbrake close to having no reserve travel.

limited inspection of certain braking,suspension and steering components due to fitment of manufacturers undertray.

limited inspection to rear metal brake pipes due to fitment of manufacturers heatshields.

registration plate on n/s/f partially obscuring indicator lamp.

Pass 9 Jan 2008 28,093 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 23,745 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 23,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 17,160 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 YGD is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YGD, 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 YGD is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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