MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,583 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
All exhaust rubbers perished
Centre Exhaust bracket broken but still secure
Exhaust back outer skin corroded
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres 2mm and worn on edges 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Complete exhaust system in poor condition rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and mount rubbers split
Handbrake cables in poor condition
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front tyre showing previous reseal to rim
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Complete exhaust system in poor condition rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and mount rubbers split
Handbrake cables in poor condition
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front tyre showing previous reseal to rim
Exhaust System Rusted
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Noise From Engine On Idle
Play In Both Front Suspension Upper Arm Mount Bushes
Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Rusted
Exhaust System Rusted
Noise From Engine On Idle
Play In Both Front Suspension Upper Arm Mount Bushes
Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Rusted
Chips In Windscreen
Engine Oil Leaks
Exhaust System Rusty
Chips In Windscreen
Engine Oil Leaks
Exhaust System Rusty
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Chips In Windscreen
EXhaust System Rusting
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
FH04 BCE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 FH04 BCE, 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
How do I check the history of FH04 BCE?
You can check the full history of FH04 BCE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was FH04 BCE registered?
FH04 BCE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 3 June 2004.
Is FH04 BCE safe to buy?
The MOT history for FH04 BCE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FH04 BCE have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FH04 BCE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.