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FJ54 YHC

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,201 mi
Last recorded84,201 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 YHC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 84,201 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 83,979 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 76,269 miles

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

Front windscreen scored

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside parking brake cable insecure

oil leak

Front brake discs excessively worn

Fail 5 Jun 2017 75,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Front windscreen scored

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside parking brake cable insecure

Oil leak ()

Front brake discs excessively worn

Fail 12 May 2017 75,422 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 68,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in n/s/f top suspension top arm

Fail 20 May 2016 67,697 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in n/s/f top suspension top arm

Pass 28 May 2015 60,107 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 54,057 miles

handbrake cables insecure

nearside rear tyre side wall damaged

front brake disks excessivly worn

Fail 15 May 2014 53,808 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

handbrake cables insecure

n/s/r + o/s/f tyres sidewalls damaged

front brake discs excessively worn

Pass 17 May 2013 48,317 miles

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

Front brake discs excessively worn

Pass 18 May 2012 43,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

handbrake cables insecure

wheel alignment

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2011 37,266 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 37,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 32,163 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 27,124 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 21,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s tyres scuffed on outer edges

rear tyres worn low on inside edges

Pass 22 May 2008 21,394 miles

n/s tyres scuffed on outer edges

rear tyres worn low on inside edges

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 YHC is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YHC, 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 YHC is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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