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EN54 LZJ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,691 mi
Last recorded74,691 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 LZJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 74,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 74,691 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 70,270 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 64,159 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2019 64,159 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 61,416 miles

Oil leak ()

brake fluid level becoming low

engine covers and undertarys fitted

exhaust corroding

front anti-roll-bar mounting (D) rubbers worn

front brake discs badly worn and lipped

front brake pads worn

minor damage around vehicle

nearside front indicator side repeater cover missing

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front wheel rim badly damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2018 61,416 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed around inner egde (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroding

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

Oil leak ()

brake fluid level becoming low

engine covers and undertarys fitted

front anti-roll-bar mounting (D) rubbers worn

front brake discs badly worn and lipped

front brake pads worn

minor damage around vehicle

nearside front indicator side repeater cover missing

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge,screw in centre of treaed

offside front wheel rim badly damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2017 58,110 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracked in sidewalls

Fail 23 Jan 2017 58,110 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracked in sidewalls

Pass 20 Nov 2015 54,359 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 51,277 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 48,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body damage nearside front

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside side repeater lens missing

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2013 48,456 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body damage nearside front

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside side repeater lens missing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2012 45,388 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 39,643 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 35,497 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 34,241 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 31,233 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 25,696 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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EN54 LZJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EN54 LZJ, 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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What year was EN54 LZJ registered?

EN54 LZJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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