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FD54 BJX

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,244 mi
Last recorded121,244 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 BJX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 121,244 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 121,244 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 107,988 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 107,988 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 97,720 miles

both front c v boots weeping

nearside rea handbrake outer cable deteriorated

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Fail 13 Dec 2012 97,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front c v boots weeping

nearside rea handbrake outer cable deteriorated

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 14 Dec 2011 88,745 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 88,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 78,890 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 68,490 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 57,378 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 36,290 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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FD54 BJX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD54 BJX, 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 FD54 BJX registered?

FD54 BJX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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