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DX53 FTD

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,108 mi
Last recorded146,108 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2018 146,108 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroding

Pass 3 Oct 2017 135,626 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 135,371 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 123,052 miles

nearside outer door handle broken

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Sep 2016 122,516 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside outer door handle broken

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2015 110,947 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 110,947 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 97,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres close to limit

offside front top suspension arm has play

offside front wiper wheelbox loose

Fail 16 Sep 2014 97,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres close to limit

offside front top suspension arm has play

offside front wiper wheelbox loose

Pass 4 Oct 2013 90,918 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 83,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in offside front top arm mounting bushes

Fail 5 Sep 2011 73,787 miles

Both rear hanger rubbers on the exhaust perished.

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre slightly stepped on inside edge.

Slight play in Offside front suspenion, advise requires checking in a couple of months time.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 73,787 miles

Both rear hanger rubbers on the exhaust perished.

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre slightly stepped on inside edge.

Slight play in Offside front suspenion, advise requires checking in a couple of months time.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 57,294 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 42,113 miles

front tyres low on tread

Fail 24 Aug 2009 42,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres low on tread

Pass 7 Aug 2008 32,098 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 23,395 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 16,607 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 FTD is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FTD, 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 FTD is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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