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FD04 MTX

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

165,721 mi
Last recorded165,721 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 MTX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 165,721 miles

corrosion all brake discs

Pass 13 Apr 2016 143,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear corrosion brake disc

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 143,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear corrosion brake disc

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 124,865 miles

corrosion front brake discs

Fail 31 Mar 2015 124,865 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion front brake discs

Pass 17 Mar 2014 107,940 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 107,940 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 92,940 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 92,940 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 78,785 miles

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

airbag warning light on

Fail 27 Mar 2012 78,785 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

airbag warning light on

both handbrake cables deteriorated

engine air pipe split

Pass 28 Mar 2011 59,367 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISC OUTER FACES SMALL SURFACE CORRODING DUE TO STANDING. OK.

O/S/R BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING - OK.

Pass 3 Feb 2010 59,174 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 59,174 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 53,158 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 45,527 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 32,790 miles

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

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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FD04 MTX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FD04 MTX, 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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FD04 MTX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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