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ET04 CFF

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,675 mi
Last recorded108,675 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 CFF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 108,675 miles

Coolant leak

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rubber mounting split badly strap around rubber mounting holding up exhaust on all mountings

nearside headlamp electric adjuster not working

Fail 3 Jun 2015 108,501 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Coolant leak

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rubber mounting split badly strap around rubber mounting holding up exhaust on all mountings

nearside front tyre edges very low but has raised edges

nearside headlamp electric adjuster not working

offside front tyre 1.8mm but edges very close to going to cords but has raised edges?

Fail 6 Jun 2014 103,633 miles

Coolant leak

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all exhaust rubber split

both rear floor corroded

handbrake travel high 11 to 14 clicks to lock off

marks on screen from wiper blades

nearside handbrake cable loose one mounting come off

nearside rear disc been very hot

nearside washer jet one blocked

Pass 6 Jun 2014 103,633 miles

Coolant leak

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all exhaust rubber split

both rear floor corroded

handbrake travel high 11 to 14 clicks to lock off

marks on screen from wiper blades

nearside handbrake cable loose one mounting come off

nearside rear disc been very hot

nearside washer jet one blocked

Pass 21 Jun 2013 94,487 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 94,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 87,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 87,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jun 2011 77,997 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 77,997 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 68,598 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 59,800 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 55,971 miles

exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

Fail 23 Jun 2008 55,971 miles

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

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

damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2007 53,198 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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ET04 CFF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ET04 CFF, 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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ET04 CFF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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