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DX53 SJY

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

114,383 mi
Last recorded114,383 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 SJY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 114,383 miles

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

exhaust system well corroded

windscreen scored

Pass 11 Dec 2014 114,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust brackets rotten. rear silencer well corroded

front screen scored

Fail 11 Dec 2014 114,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust brackets rotten. rear silencer well corroded

front screen scored

Pass 2 Jan 2014 104,429 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BRACKET BROKEN,,, EXHAUST STILL SECURE

Coolant leak

FRONT NUMBER PLATE TARNISHED SLIGHTLY

FRONT WINDSCREEN SCORED SLIGHTLY

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2014 104,429 miles

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

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

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

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BRACKET BROKEN,,, EXHAUST STILL SECURE

Coolant leak

FRONT NUMBER PLATE TARNISHED SLIGHTLY

FRONT WINDSCREEN SCORED SLIGHTLY

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 93,273 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

NEARSIDE OUTER DOOR HANDLE LOOSE

OUTER CASING ON EXHAUST TAIL PIPE SPLIT/CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN BUT EXHAUST STILL SECURE

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 93,273 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

NEARSIDE OUTER DOOR HANDLE LOOSE

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OUTER CASING ON EXHAUST TAIL PIPE SPLIT/CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN BUT EXHAUST STILL SECURE

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 90,001 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s door handle damaged but still operates

n/s/r tyre slightly mishapen

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2012 90,001 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s door handle damaged but still operates

n/s/r tyre slightly mishapen

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2011 77,581 miles

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

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

n/s door handle damaged

Fail 17 Dec 2010 77,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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)

passenger door handle damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2010 67,225 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 67,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front exhaust heatshield deteriorated/insecure and rattling

Pass 6 Jan 2009 55,381 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

S.R.S lamp indicates a fault

Pass 11 Dec 2007 45,776 miles

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

rear silencer outer skin badly corroded/deteriorated and rubber mountings perished

Fail 5 Dec 2007 45,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to split on edge of tread

rear silencer outer skin badly corroded/deteriorated and rubber mountings perished

Pass 30 Oct 2006 36,239 miles

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

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

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 SJY is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SJY, 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 SJY is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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