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FH04 FCZ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,157 mi
Last recorded140,157 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 FCZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 140,157 miles

Central Rear rear exhaust box outer skin coming away from main system

Fail 11 May 2018 139,733 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hand brake cable hanging low near side rear

Pass 29 Apr 2017 130,333 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 130,331 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 120,774 miles

manifold slight leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 109,743 miles

exhaust slight leak

Fail 17 Apr 2015 109,743 miles

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

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

exhaust slight leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 98,965 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 98,965 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 89,193 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 89,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 80,202 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 71,167 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 71,167 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 62,987 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 51,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 51,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 45,909 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Jun 2007 37,384 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 37,384 miles

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

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

damage to windscreen

small hole in o/s/f indicator lamp

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 FCZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FCZ, 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 FCZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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