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DX53 RZO

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,827 mi
Last recorded83,827 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 RZO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 83,827 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 78,430 miles

both rear tyres feathered on inner edge

front wipers smeary

handbrake high but passed test

nearside front floor pan corroded

nearside inner sill corroded

nearside rear floor pan corroded

offside front floor pan corroded

offside inner sill corroded

offside rear floor pan corroded

scrapping noise from offside rear wheel when spun

slight play in offside front antiroll bar linkage ball joint

Fail 25 Sep 2015 78,430 miles

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

both rear tyres feathered on inner edge

front wipers smeary

handbrake high but passed test

nearside front floor pan corroded

nearside inner sill corroded

nearside rear floor pan corroded

offside front floor pan corroded

offside inner sill corroded

offside rear floor pan corroded

scrapping noise from offside rear wheel when spun

slight play in offside front antiroll bar linkage ball joint

Pass 24 Sep 2014 73,210 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 73,210 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 68,562 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 67,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 58,474 miles

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

center exhaust hook corroded

front brake disc starting to pitted & corroded

rear exhaust hook rubber starting to deteriorated

Fail 2 Oct 2012 58,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

center exhaust hook corroded

front brake disc starting to pitted & corroded

rear exhaust hook rubber starting to deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2011 47,040 miles

centre & rear exhaust section corrode up.

front brake disc's corrode & pitted up inner braking surface area.

nearside front tyre outer wall slight damage.

offside front tyre on 1.6mm tread depth

Pass 22 Sep 2010 40,239 miles

o/s/f brake disc pitted on inner side

Pass 21 Sep 2009 35,682 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 30,679 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 24,585 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 18,022 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 18,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 RZO is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RZO, 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 RZO registered?

DX53 RZO is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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