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EA03 CMV

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,003 mi
Last recorded89,003 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 CMV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 89,003 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 87,850 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 87,850 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear of two arms (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Radius arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of two arms (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2015 86,767 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 86,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 82,874 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 82,846 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 79,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing close to limits

o/s and n/s rear radius arm bushes have play

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

under tray damaged and insecure

Fail 17 Jan 2013 79,282 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing close to limits

o/s and n/s rear radius arm bushes have play

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

under tray damaged and insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2011 70,303 miles

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

front discs pitted

Fail 14 Jul 2011 70,303 miles

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

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

front discs pitted

Pass 17 Mar 2008 56,196 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded (not blowing)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 45,109 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded †very small hole in o/s outer c/v boot

Pass 21 Mar 2006 34,109 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edge + weathering + o/s/r has screw in it

Fail 20 Mar 2006 34,109 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges + wearthering + o/s rear has screw in it

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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EA03 CMV is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EA03 CMV, 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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EA03 CMV is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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