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FD54 EWF

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,835 mi
Last recorded56,835 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 EWF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 56,835 miles

very loud knocking noise coming from engine

Pass 22 Nov 2011 47,190 miles

off side rear hand brake cable insecure,

off side rear tyre has small cracks around tyre wall on inside.

Fail 22 Nov 2011 47,189 miles

Nearside Front 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)

off side rear hand brake cable insecure,

off side rear tyre has small cracks around tyre wall on inside.

Pass 18 Nov 2010 35,197 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 35,197 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 27,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre slightley perished

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Fail 13 Nov 2009 27,196 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre slightley perished

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 14 Nov 2008 18,222 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 18,222 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 14,454 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 EWF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EWF, 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 EWF registered?

FD54 EWF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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