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EA54 YMW

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

58,758 mi
Last recorded58,758 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 YMW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 58,758 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 58,753 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Body component insecure Airbag Panel Insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm middle of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm in middle of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2024 59,974 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Apr 2023 56,823 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 56,822 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 56,821 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 56,818 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 56,817 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s outer sill (centre) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear floor corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2021 55,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2020 55,480 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 54,586 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 54,586 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 52,632 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 52,632 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 50,707 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 48,824 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2016 48,824 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2015 46,515 miles

centre seat belt jammed

Fail 10 Dec 2015 46,515 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

centre seat belt jammed

Pass 25 Feb 2015 44,418 miles

O/s/r brake disc corroding.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 42,003 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 39,826 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 37,901 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 35,614 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 32,543 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 27,560 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 27,378 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 22,584 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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EA54 YMW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EA54 YMW, 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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EA54 YMW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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