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DX53 ZXW

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,219 mi
Last recorded97,219 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 ZXW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 97,219 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 95,167 miles

clutch pedal anti slip

exhaust heat shield insecure

hand brake travel long

n/s/f top suspension mount worn borderline

rear exhaust corroded

rear pads low

slight front brake imbalance

slight lift n/s/r strut

Pass 5 Jan 2012 91,526 miles

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

centre exhaust shield insecure

rear exhaust box rusty and weak

Fail 5 Jan 2012 91,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

centre exhaust shield insecure

rear exhaust box rusty and weak

Pass 14 Jan 2011 86,112 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 79,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front wiper blades slightly split / perrished

rear exhaust box rusty and weak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jan 2010 79,820 miles

both front wiper blades slightly split / perrished

rear exhaust box rusty and weak

rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 Jan 2009 69,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 69,381 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 55,663 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 41,060 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 ZXW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 67,403 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 ZXW, 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 22 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 ZXW registered?

DX53 ZXW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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