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FG54 EDC

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,614 mi
Last recorded79,614 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 EDC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 79,614 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 77,285 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 77,285 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2012

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 71,106 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 63,891 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 63,717 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 58,876 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 52,692 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 45,625 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2007 45,515 miles

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

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

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

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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FG54 EDC is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FG54 EDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG54 EDC registered?

FG54 EDC is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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