MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,383 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
exhaust system well corroded
windscreen scored
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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?
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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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