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FH53 BXZ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

40,872 mi
Last recorded40,872 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 BXZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 40,872 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner sidewall damaged also (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer sidewall damaged also (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 40,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner sidewall damaged also (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer sidewall damaged also (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake efficiency only just met - offside weak

Pass 15 May 2024 38,329 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 33,211 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 30,588 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 28,721 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 26,776 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component cannot see where due to covers (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread recommended (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 21,912 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 18,484 miles

very low milage,looks as if been stood around.brake discs corroded/pitted

Pass 3 Mar 2017 15,509 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 14,064 miles

surface corrosion front,rear suspension,front chassis, front subframe

Pass 7 Jan 2015 13,338 miles

surface corrosion front jacking points,centre front chassis rails

Pass 24 Jan 2014 12,478 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 11,615 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 10,589 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 9,257 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 7,962 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 6,721 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 5,923 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 5,315 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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FH53 BXZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FH53 BXZ, 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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FH53 BXZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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