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EX54 XSA

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

114,741 mi
Last recorded114,741 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 XSA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 114,741 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 114,740 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 114,736 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 114,072 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 112,739 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 112,723 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 111,162 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 109,703 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 107,751 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 105,974 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 103,500 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 99,834 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 97,495 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 94,979 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 93,426 miles

Damage to edge of windscreen

Emmisions passed on second fast idle test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 90,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 90,277 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 85,851 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 85,849 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 82,109 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 78,361 miles

front brake discs poor inner edge.exhaust corroded middle and rear.slight oil leak from sump

Pass 9 Aug 2010 75,327 miles

Both Hand Brake Cables Rubber Hanger Splitting And Outter Sleeve Splitting

Front Tyres Slightly Worn On Inner Edge

N/S/F Disc's Slightly Corroded On Inner Edge

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 72,509 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 72,509 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 65,531 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 55,438 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 54,671 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

c/o on 5.46% should be 0.30% †lamda on -89 should be between 0.95 and 1.03

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 XSA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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