MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,584 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FA53 ECD is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 FA53 ECD, 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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FA53 ECD is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 January 2004.
Is FA53 ECD safe to buy?
The MOT history for FA53 ECD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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