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DX53 FHL

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,522 mi
Last recorded106,522 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 FHL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 106,522 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 106,522 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 99,799 miles

Exhaust corroding and centre mount broke off

Minor oil leaks

Fail 21 Aug 2012 99,799 miles

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 90,715 miles

minor oil leaks

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

n/s cv gaiter slightly weeping grease

Exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2011 90,715 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 79,650 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 68,751 miles

Exhaust corroded, mainly backbox

Front tyres wearing outer edges

O/S/F tyre pressure low

Fail 26 Aug 2008 57,848 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 57,848 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2007 44,666 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 44,664 miles

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.

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 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.

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