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DX53 FGU

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,711 mi
Last recorded91,711 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 FGU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 91,711 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 May 2017 91,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 May 2016 87,939 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 May 2015 85,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

The O/S rear shock absorber is worn / weak - keep under observation

Pass 20 May 2014 80,113 miles

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

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

front bumper mountimg brackets corroded

radiator leaking

Fail 13 May 2014 80,113 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

front bumper mountimg brackets corroded

radiator leaking

Pass 8 Oct 2012 72,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 72,711 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 52,514 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 39,847 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 29,276 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 16,169 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 12,735 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 10,045 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 FGU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FGU, 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 FGU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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