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DX53 RZV

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,309 mi
Last recorded109,309 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 109,309 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 3 Oct 2013 109,308 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Sep 2012 97,846 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 97,846 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 75,045 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 68,009 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 68,007 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 51,429 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 51,415 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 51,183 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 48,945 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

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 RZV is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RZV, 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 RZV registered?

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

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The MOT history for DX53 RZV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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