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DX53 RZR

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,482 mi
Last recorded106,482 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 106,482 miles

Nearside handbrake cable slightly insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2017 97,426 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 97,426 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 90,449 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 84,097 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

emmission req only just met

Fail 19 Oct 2015 84,033 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

emmission req only just met

Pass 24 Oct 2014 79,425 miles

ADVISE, HANDBRAKE TRAVEL CLOSE TO EXCESS.

ADVISE, OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

ADVISE, both rear coil springs corroding.

ADVISE, slight exhaust blow from rear join.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 74,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2012 69,390 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 64,698 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centre exhaust mount/bracket adrift

Fail 25 Oct 2011 64,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centre exhaust mount/bracket adrift

Pass 20 Oct 2010 57,736 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges ( poss tracking ? )

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2009 51,238 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 51,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 44,196 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 38,408 miles

engine oil leaking

Pass 9 Oct 2006 28,525 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 28,525 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

drivers door mirror damaged

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 RZR is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 RZR, 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 RZR registered?

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

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