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DX54 FHT

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,324 mi
Last recorded58,324 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 FHT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 58,324 miles

CORRODED REAR BOX.CORRODED HAND BRAKE CABLES.

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 58,324 miles

CORRODED REAR BOX.CORRODED HAND BRAKE CABLES.

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 48,736 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 38,546 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 38,051 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2012 31,101 miles

Offside handbrake cable mount broken.

Offside rear tyre badly perished.

Wiper blades deteriorated.

Fail 1 Aug 2012 31,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside handbrake cable mount broken.

Offside rear tyre badly perished.

Wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 24,017 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 24,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Adivce NOT to use the car until the wipers are done

Pass 11 Mar 2010 17,057 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 17,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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DX54 FHT is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 DX54 FHT, 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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DX54 FHT is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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