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FH04 FBX

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,376 mi
Last recorded130,376 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 FBX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 130,376 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 118,066 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

all brake discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Feb 2022 106,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 106,485 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 94,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 94,848 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inscure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 87,042 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 87,042 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 77,472 miles

Rear Seat Belts Not Checked - Dog Seat Cover

Fail 28 Jan 2019 77,472 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Seat Belts Not Checked - Dog Seat Cover

Pass 24 Jan 2018 67,793 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 61,655 miles

Nearside Front tyre edge worn

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 53,947 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 53,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 53,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Scratched (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Scratched (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake has slight travel

Pass 22 Dec 2014 48,331 miles

slight side to side movement in both rear hubs

Pass 30 Nov 2013 43,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FBX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 FBX, 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 FBX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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