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FA53 EDR

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,249 mi
Last recorded77,249 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 EDR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 77,249 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 70,845 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 65,652 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 61,359 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 55,809 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 51,476 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 47,299 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 44,336 miles

Nearside Inner 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 13 Apr 2012 40,807 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 40,807 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 35,141 miles

rear dices pited

Pass 12 Apr 2010 30,438 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 24,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 24,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 19,533 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 14,608 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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FA53 EDR is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FA53 EDR, 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 FA53 EDR registered?

FA53 EDR is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is FA53 EDR safe to buy?

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