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DX53 SKD

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,649 mi
Last recorded70,649 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 SKD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 70,649 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 70,648 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded through (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 70,417 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pipes covered by components

Fail 9 Oct 2024 70,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/ area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pipes covered by components

Pass 5 Oct 2023 68,427 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 66,810 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 64,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 60,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 59,286 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 55,480 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 55,393 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 52,035 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 47,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 47,857 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor chassis (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor chassis (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 44,092 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 40,863 miles

All four coil springs corroded

Both handbrake cables outer casing rusted and starting to split

Exhaust ruste and centre support bracket broken

Fail 18 Nov 2014 40,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

All four coil springs corroded

Both handbrake cables outer casing rusted and starting to split

Exhaust ruste and centre support bracket broken

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2013 37,076 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 33,840 miles

handbrake cables rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2011 29,568 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 26,029 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 26,029 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 22,174 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 18,632 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 12,988 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 10,011 miles

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 SKD is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SKD, 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 SKD registered?

DX53 SKD is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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The MOT history for DX53 SKD shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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