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EF54 XZX

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,286 mi
Last recorded92,286 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 XZX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 92,286 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear tyres cracking, starting to go out of shape and inside tread lifting

Fail 15 Nov 2016 92,286 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust corroded

Rear tyres cracking, starting to go out of shape and inside tread lifting

Pass 16 Oct 2015 89,766 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2015 89,766 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2014 86,184 miles

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

front brake discs badly worn

Fail 16 Oct 2014 86,184 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 16 Oct 2013 79,288 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 Oct 2013 79,288 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2012 71,832 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 25 Oct 2011 64,726 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2010 55,489 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 55,489 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 44,633 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 27,325 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

Fail 27 Sep 2008 27,319 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

o/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 27 Oct 2007 14,033 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn slightly on inner edges

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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EF54 XZX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 67,523 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 EF54 XZX, 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 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EF54 XZX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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