MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,889 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Centre Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
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FH53 BCE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 FH53 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.
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What year was FH53 BCE registered?
FH53 BCE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 19 January 2004.
Is FH53 BCE safe to buy?
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