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EX54 WXB

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,175 mi
Last recorded83,175 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 WXB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 83,175 miles

dampness around steering rack

exhaust corroded

high front brake imbalance - 27%

knocking noise from gearbox - requires attention

movement in steering rack

n/s windscreen wiper contacting screen surround

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge & screw in tread

oil leaks

rear tyres age cracking

trailing arm bushes heavily worn

Pass 13 Mar 2014 64,512 miles

Dampness around gearbox

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Mar 2014 64,512 miles

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

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

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

Dampness around gearbox

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 56,572 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 47,798 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 34,024 miles

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

front tyres worn on inside edges

rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2009 28,959 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 21,815 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 15,178 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2007 15,177 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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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EX54 WXB is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 EX54 WXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX54 WXB registered?

EX54 WXB is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is EX54 WXB safe to buy?

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