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EJ54 PZY

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

167,092 mi
Last recorded167,092 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 PZY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2019 167,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres worn on inner edges

bushes on both front upper suspension wishbones becoming badly worn

exhaust becoming corroded

exhaust rubber hangers deteriorated

glow plug error message on dash

n/s mirror damaged and becoming insecure

n/s/f indicator becoming pale

rear brake discs corroded

various slight oil leaks

various suspension componants becoming corroded

vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2018 160,185 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

glow plug warning light on

under tray insecure

various oil leaks

Fail 1 Mar 2018 160,185 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

glow plug warning light on

under tray insecure

various oil leaks

Pass 2 Mar 2017 154,954 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust becoming corroded

exhaust rubber hangers becoming deteriorated

glow plug error warning on dash

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2017 154,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust becoming corroded

exhaust rubber hangers becoming deteriorated

glow plug error warning on dash

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 150,233 miles

4 exhaust rubber hangers split but held up by straps

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

both rear silencer rubber hangers perishing

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust becoming corroded

glow plug error message on dash

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

various slight oil leaks

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2016 150,232 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

4 exhaust rubber hangers split but held up by straps

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

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

both rear silencer rubber hangers perishing

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust becoming corroded

glow plug error message on dash

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

various slight oil leaks

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2015 144,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

passed smoke emission test after 2 sets of 6 accelerations, advise adding diesel additive/cleaner

Pass 26 Feb 2015 144,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

passed smoke emission test after 2 sets of 6 accelerations, advise adding diesel additive/cleaner

Pass 25 Feb 2014 136,675 miles

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

Nearside mirror loose

Fail 25 Feb 2014 136,675 miles

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

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

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

Nearside mirror loose

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 121,738 miles

Front chassis corroded

Noise at o/s/r when wheel rotated

O/s/r brakes show signs of overheating

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 121,729 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front chassis corroded

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

Noise at o/s/r when wheel rotated

O/s/r brakes show signs of overheating

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 109,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs and pads show signs of overheating

Fail 6 Feb 2012 109,924 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs and pads show signs of overheating

Pass 28 Feb 2011 95,644 miles

Corrosion forming under vehicle

Handbrake cables in poor condition

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2011 95,636 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Corrosion forming under vehicle

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2010 82,182 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 67,714 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 67,700 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 48,120 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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EJ54 PZY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 EJ54 PZY, 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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EJ54 PZY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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