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FH04 DSZ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,500 mi
Last recorded126,500 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 DSZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 126,500 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 118,677 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 118,677 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail/floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 112,033 miles

Centre Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Centre front to rear floor rusted n/s and o/s

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer cv boot (2.5.C.1a)

Rear rear exhaust rusted

Fail 28 Aug 2015 112,033 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s rear sill rusted and hold (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s front chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced head lamp pattan (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s rear sill rusted and hold (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Centre Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Centre front to rear floor rusted n/s and o/s

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer cv boot (2.5.C.1a)

Rear rear exhaust rusted

Pass 29 Aug 2014 103,320 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 103,320 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 90,901 miles

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

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

floor corrode and sub/fram

Fail 13 Aug 2013 90,317 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front bulkhead panals rusting

rear exhaust rusting

underbody/chassis rusting

Pass 14 Aug 2012 82,947 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 82,932 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 76,513 miles

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2010 71,312 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 64,643 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2008 51,187 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 38,008 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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FH04 DSZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FH04 DSZ, 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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FH04 DSZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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