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FJ04 VLV

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

108,974 mi
Last recorded108,974 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 VLV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 108,974 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 104,860 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 102,423 miles

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 102,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 99,211 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 99,211 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 97,014 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 94,331 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 94,321 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 90,295 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 90,295 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 87,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 87,063 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 79,134 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 79,134 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 72,355 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 25 Oct 2016 72,355 miles

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

1 x exhaust hanger missing

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

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

Oil leak ()

front number plate cracked

nearside parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 7 Dec 2015 68,686 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 64,162 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

alloy wheels scuffed.

front panel damaged.

rear brake pipe ferrules corroded.

underbody and suspension components dry/corroded.

various small stone chips in the windscreen. O/s top corner cracked but not in swept area.

Fail 13 Jan 2015 64,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

alloy wheels scuffed.

front panel damaged.

rear brake pipe ferrules corroded.

underbody and suspension components dry/corroded.

various small stone chips in the windscreen. O/s top corner cracked but not in swept area.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 54,081 miles

centre exhaust bracket missing.

front alloy wheel rims slightly damaged.

front brake pads 2/3's worn brake disc lipped/ corroded.

front panel damaged.

front tyres worn to 3 mm, rear tyres worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

underbody and suspension components dry/corroded.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 47,036 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear exhaust box ans center bracket slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2012 42,312 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 37,625 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 33,988 miles

Nearside front tyre tread is worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre has large cracks in tread not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front tyre tread is worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2010 33,988 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre has large cracks in tread not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front tyre tread worn on inner egde

Pass 27 Mar 2009 29,412 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 25,189 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 21,171 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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FJ04 VLV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 FJ04 VLV, 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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FJ04 VLV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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