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FD04 ZTZ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,785 mi
Last recorded81,785 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 ZTZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 81,785 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 81,001 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 79,888 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from calliper to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 77,585 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 77,581 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 75,123 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 74,830 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 74,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 73,999 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 73,527 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 73,007 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 70,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 67,544 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 65,579 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 60,352 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 60,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 53,021 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four brake discs pitted

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Jun 2007 40,926 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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FD04 ZTZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FD04 ZTZ, 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 ZTZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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