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DX53 FZZ

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,440 mi
Last recorded137,440 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 137,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 129,976 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear exhaust mounting rubbers sligthly deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2008 108,640 miles

Cuts in O/S/F tyre wall but not deep enough to reach the ply or chords.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear tyres wearing on edges of tread.

Pass 3 Oct 2008 108,640 miles

Cuts in O/S/F tyre wall but not deep enough to reach the ply or chords.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear tyres wearing on edges of tread.

Pass 12 Oct 2007 80,567 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 80,567 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 53,500 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 52,878 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FZZ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FZZ, 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 FZZ registered?

DX53 FZZ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is DX53 FZZ safe to buy?

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