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FH05 XGF

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,928 mi
Last recorded106,928 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 XGF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 106,928 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both side inner sills slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2015 93,229 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 82,050 miles

Handbrake cable supporting braket detached,offside rear.

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

Fail 15 May 2014 82,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Handbrake cable supporting braket detached,offside rear.

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 69,072 miles

Exhaust centre mount broken

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

bonnet secondary catch poor

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside rear drake disc corroding

Fail 22 Mar 2013 69,072 miles

Exhaust centre mount broken

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

bonnet secondary catch poor

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside rear drake disc corroding

Pass 24 May 2012 61,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both handbrake cable outer casings broken

exhaust corroded and slightly leaking

exhaust rubber mounts poor

front bumper damaged

nearside rear caliper lever not returning to it stop

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 52,094 miles

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

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

front brake pads look worn low

park brake cables cracked

Fail 28 May 2011 52,018 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pads look worn low

nearside front devoide of tread on inner edge

park brake cables cracked

Pass 28 May 2010 40,808 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 29,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 5 Jun 2008 20,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

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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FH05 XGF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 67,523 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 FH05 XGF, 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 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FH05 XGF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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