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DX53 FMD

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,177 mi
Last recorded86,177 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 FMD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 86,177 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r flooring slightly corroded

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 17 Jun 2014 86,177 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r flooring slightly corroded

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2013 81,136 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 81,129 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 76,438 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust mounts weak.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 76,438 miles

Rear exhaust mounts weak.

Fail 21 Oct 2011 68,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 68,286 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 59,947 miles

rear silencer mounting rubbers split.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 49,054 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 49,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 41,158 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 31,419 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2006 22,677 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 FMD is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FMD, 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 FMD registered?

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

Is DX53 FMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 FMD shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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