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DX53 FLF

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

108,997 mi
Last recorded108,997 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 108,997 miles

Mid exhaust bracket slightly deteriorating.

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 99,875 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

offside front tyre on 3mm

rear exhaust heat sheild broken

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2014 99,875 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust bracket broken

offside front tyre on 3mm

rear exhaust heat sheild broken

Pass 16 Oct 2012 88,182 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 79,834 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 69,199 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 60,520 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 51,756 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 40,799 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 1,390 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 FLF is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX53 FLF registered?

DX53 FLF is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is DX53 FLF safe to buy?

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