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FG54 WJA

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,973 mi
Last recorded129,973 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 WJA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 129,973 miles

exhaust rubbers poor condision

nsf outter door handle broken

nsf roll bar link worn

osr door cannot be opened from inside

Fail 30 Sep 2014 129,972 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust rubbers poor condision

nsf outter door handle broken

nsf roll bar link worn

osr door cannot be opened from inside

Pass 30 Sep 2013 118,852 miles

front sub frame corroded

osr tyre worn on edges

play in osf upper suspension arm

rear floor corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2012 110,222 miles

front brakes poor condition

front subframe corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2012 110,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes poor condition

front subframe corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2011 104,488 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 104,488 miles

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

ADVISE - O/S/F TYRE BALD ON INSIDE - SRS LIGHT ON - O/S/F TOP ARM WORN - FRONT BRAKES POOR CONDITION - REAR BRAKES POOR CONDITION

Pass 27 Sep 2010 96,974 miles

ADVISE - CENTRE EX RUBBER BROKEN

ADVISE - FRONT TYRES HEAVILY WORN OFF ON INSIDE

ADVISE - REAR DISCS CORRODED

ADVISE - REG LIGHTS DULL

Fail 24 Sep 2010 96,974 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

ADVISE - ALOT OF HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

ADVISE - CENTRE EX RUBBER BROKEN

ADVISE - FRONT TYRES HEAVILY WORN OFF ON INSIDE

ADVISE - REAR DISCS CORRODED

ADVISE - REG LIGHTS DULL

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 83,638 miles

ADVISE HANDBRAKE CABLES IN POOR CONDITION

ADVISE O/S/R REG LIGHT DULL

ADVISE POOR PATTERN FROM N/S/F HEADLIGHT

Fail 8 Sep 2009 83,638 miles

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

ADVISE HANDBRAKE CABLES IN POOR CONDITION

ADVISE O/S/R REG LIGHT DULL

ADVISE POOR PATTERN FROM N/S/F HEADLIGHT

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 70,717 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 59,111 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 59,111 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

4 wheel alignment

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

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

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)

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 WJA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WJA, 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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FG54 WJA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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