MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,522 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake discs corroding
Brake pipes corroding
Child seat fitted preventing full inpsection of adult seat belt
Coil springs corroded
Engine coolant leak
Exhaust corroded
Various minor oil leaks
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake discs corroding
Brake pipes corroding
Child seat fitted preventing full inpsection of adult seat belt
Coil springs corroded
Engine coolant leak
Exhaust corroded
Various minor oil leaks
Exhaust corroding and centre mount broke off
Minor oil leaks
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)
Exhaust corroding and centre mount broke off
Minor oil leaks
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
minor oil leaks
n/s/r tyre on legal limit
n/s cv gaiter slightly weeping grease
Exhaust corroded
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
minor oil leaks
n/s cv gaiter slightly weeping grease
n/s/r tyre on legal limit
Brake pipes starting to corrode
Engine and gearbox oil leaks
Exhaust corroded
Front brake pads low
Front discs corroded
Front tyres wearing on edges
N/s/r handbrake linkage on caliper not fully returning
N/s/r tyre low
rear no plate deteriating
Exhaust corroded, mainly backbox
Front tyres wearing outer edges
O/S/F tyre pressure low
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DX53 FHL is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 DX53 FHL, 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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What year was DX53 FHL registered?
DX53 FHL is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 September 2003.
Is DX53 FHL safe to buy?
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