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FJ54 XUD

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

100,342 mi
Last recorded100,342 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 XUD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 100,342 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 23 Apr 2016 90,671 miles

both front top arms have slight play in the bushes

slight judder on the front and rear brakes

Pass 15 Apr 2015 82,512 miles

centre and rear exhaust coroded

nsr tyre inner tread feathering

Fail 15 Apr 2015 82,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust coroded

nsr tyre inner tread feathering

Fail 11 Apr 2015 82,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear tyre misshapen

Pass 14 Apr 2014 150,830 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

n/s /front tyre showing signs of cracking

tyre cracking o/s/front inner

Fail 14 Apr 2014 150,830 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s /front tyre showing signs of cracking

tyre cracking o/s/front inner

Pass 17 Apr 2013 63,785 miles

advice off side rear tyre on 3mm 215/45/17

advice rear exhaust box outer skin rotten

Fail 17 Apr 2013 63,785 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advice off side rear tyre on 3mm 215/45/17

advice rear exhaust box outer skin rotten

Pass 28 Mar 2012 58,361 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 58,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 51,835 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 45,905 miles

Front discs getting thin and pitted

Fail 7 Jul 2010 45,905 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front discs getting thin and pitted

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 38,942 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 38,942 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 24,979 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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FJ54 XUD is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FJ54 XUD, 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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FJ54 XUD is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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