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DX54 FLB

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

100,515 mi
Last recorded100,515 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 FLB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 100,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear view mirror not fitted

Reversing lamp not working

Fail 16 Dec 2025 100,495 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently Catch not securing (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear view mirror not fitted

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 28 Nov 2024 97,177 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 92,878 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Dec 2023 92,866 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed within 30cm of seat belt anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed within 30cm of seat belt anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak coolant bottle cracked ()

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 92,842 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed within 30cm of seat belt anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed within 30cm of seat belt anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak coolant bottle cracked ()

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 86,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside inner steering rack joint has slight play

Fail 25 Nov 2022 86,527 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside inner steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 6 Dec 2021 81,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front mirror loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) /steering coloum ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and back (0.1 (b))

headlamp leveling device missing

headlight aim beam poor but still visable

Fail 30 Nov 2021 81,463 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front mirror loose

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) /steering coloum ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and back (0.1 (b))

headlight aim beam poor but still visable

Pass 8 Dec 2020 76,244 miles

Head light levelling switch missing

NS mirror loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 76,118 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

NS mirror loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 70,238 miles

rear wiper blade rubber split

Fail 5 Nov 2019 70,236 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking may be pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 31 Oct 2018 67,827 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside mirror loose.

Offside Front engine bay area oil leak.

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear brake caliper handbrake lever NOT returning to stop.

Offside Rear handbrake reading low.

both handbrake cables outer covers split.

Fail 30 Oct 2018 67,827 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside mirror loose.

Offside Front engine bay area oil leak.

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear brake caliper handbrake lever NOT returning to stop.

Offside Rear handbrake reading low.

both handbrake cables outer covers split.

Pass 15 Nov 2017 62,459 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 62,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted front bar (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted rear bar (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 56,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

bodywork damage to nearside of vehicle

Fail 8 Nov 2016 56,546 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring seat (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle spring seat (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

bodywork damage to nearside of vehicle

Pass 16 Nov 2015 50,133 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both rear brake discs corroded

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

sat nav removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 13 Nov 2015 50,133 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both rear brake discs corroded

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

sat nav removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 16 Oct 2014 44,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 44,895 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 39,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

nerarside rear wheel arch liner insecure

Fail 16 Oct 2013 39,559 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nerarside rear wheel arch liner insecure

offside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2012 33,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 28 Sep 2011 29,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2010 26,721 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 22,985 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 22,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 18,960 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 13,649 miles

Nearside 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 FLB is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 FLB, 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 FLB is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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