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FG54 WYU

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

77,827 mi
Last recorded77,827 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 WYU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 77,827 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 77,826 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 75,197 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 75,191 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 72,560 miles

Exhaust mounting defective All rubber mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 72,560 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective All rubber mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 69,777 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 69,776 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 67,549 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 67,549 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 64,081 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 64,081 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 60,796 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 60,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 57,638 miles

6x exhaust rubber mounts split but exhaust still secure

Front Body has slight corrosion lower bumper support brackets (6.1.B.2)

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 Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush nearest the back of vehicle support bar (2.4.G.2)

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust manifold heat shield loose

Fail 25 Oct 2016 57,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

6x exhaust rubber mounts split but exhaust still secure

Front Body has slight corrosion lower bumper support brackets (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush nearest the back of vehicle support bar (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust manifold heat shield loose

Pass 22 Oct 2015 52,872 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all exhaust hanger rubbers perished / held secure by outer safety band.

both front tyres perished

Fail 19 Oct 2015 52,872 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all exhaust hanger rubbers perished / held secure by outer safety band.

both front tyres perished

Fail 23 Oct 2014 49,113 miles

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 49,113 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 44,738 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 40,841 miles

Corrosion on exhaust system

N/S/F wiper blade split but still clears screen

SRS light is on

Pass 13 Oct 2011 36,390 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 33,622 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 33,622 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 29,630 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 25,038 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 20,777 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 WYU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 FG54 WYU, 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 WYU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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