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DX53 FAU

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

57,089 mi
Last recorded57,089 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 FAU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 57,089 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under side corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2022 52,585 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 47,495 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 47,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 47,484 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 46,086 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 46,085 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 45,001 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 43,446 miles

offside front lower wishbone slight play

slight through out floor pan

Fail 14 Sep 2018 43,446 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside front lower wishbone slight play

slight through out floor pan

Pass 12 Oct 2017 41,314 miles

All four suspension coil springs slightly corroded.

Boot floor slightly corroded.

Floor slightly corroded.

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

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

Parking brake cables has fittings broken, but still secure.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated.

Fail 10 Oct 2017 41,312 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sills (2.4.A.3)

All four suspension coil springs slightly corroded.

Boot floor slightly corroded.

Floor slightly corroded.

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

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

Parking brake cables has fittings broken, but still secure.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 41,271 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor. (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All four suspension coil springs slightly corroded.

Boot floor slightly corroded.

Floor slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Outer Sill weak near suspension prescribed area.

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

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

Parking brake cables has fittings broken, but still secure.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 37,999 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 35,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Inner 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)

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Oct 2014 32,290 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 29,725 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 26,986 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 24,187 miles

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 10 Sep 2010 20,846 miles

both front tyres low tread (approx 3mm)

rear silence rubber hangers/mounts cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2009 17,713 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 14,677 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 11,746 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 11,746 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 8,755 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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DX53 FAU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DX53 FAU, 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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DX53 FAU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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