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FG05 GYA

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,136 mi
Last recorded114,136 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 GYA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 114,136 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both side brake plates corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2018 114,104 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both side brake plates corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2018 113,989 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear back plates corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2017 104,243 miles

Front and rear brake disc,s corroded

Front and rear brake disc,s corroded

engine under tray insurcure

fuel around tank filler neck

Fail 1 Nov 2017 104,231 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front and rear brake disc,s corroded

Front and rear brake disc,s corroded

engine under tray insurcure

fuel around tank filler neck

Pass 26 Sep 2016 97,198 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened component mounting areas (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

lower readings on offside park brake

n/s o/s rear brake backplates corroded

play in offside steering rack inner joint

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

slight oil leak

various front suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2016 96,989 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

rear brake binding n/s o/s (3.7.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened component mounting areas (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

lower readings on offside park brake

n/s o/s rear brake backplates corroded

offside centre chassis rail slightly corroded

play in offside steering rack inner joint

slight oil leak

various front suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 87,980 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s inner edge (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front subframe component mounting areas slightly corroded

offside centre chassis rail slightly corroded

slight bind on nearside rear brake

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 24 Sep 2014 79,544 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 79,360 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 71,015 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s o/s front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Sep 2012 63,710 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 57,443 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 50,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside 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)

front tyres worn on edges

offside steering track arm has slight movement at its inner fixing

Pass 6 Oct 2009 44,963 miles

Hand brake cable rubber outers split N/S and O/S

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge advise 4 wheel alignment

Pass 20 May 2009 43,813 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 39,660 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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FG05 GYA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 67,523 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 FG05 GYA, 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 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FG05 GYA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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