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EP04 FWD

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,588 mi
Last recorded121,588 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 FWD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 121,588 miles

Nearside Front door handle in secure.

Fail 25 Jan 2016 121,588 miles

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

Nearside Front door handle in secure.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 111,222 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 111,119 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 104,795 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 104,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 99,158 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 98,028 miles

both o/s and n/s hand brake cables in poor condition

Fail 9 Oct 2012 98,024 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both o/s and n/s hand brake cables in poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2011 93,025 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 87,901 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 75,006 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 60,870 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 46,889 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 46,879 miles

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

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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EP04 FWD is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EP04 FWD, 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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What year was EP04 FWD registered?

EP04 FWD is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 23 August 2004.

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