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DX03 YNF

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,154 mi
Last recorded120,154 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 120,154 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 111,610 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 111,606 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 104,599 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 104,599 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 83,289 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 83,270 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 66,710 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 50,835 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 50,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats fitted to both rear outer seat belts

Engine oil level just above minimum on the dipstick

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 38,705 miles

Nearside and offside rear seat belts are securing child seats not allowing a full inspection of the seatbelts

Rear offside outer brake pad is worn more than the other pads

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 YNF is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YNF, 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 YNF is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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