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FL04 AZU

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,032 mi
Last recorded71,032 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 AZU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017 71,032 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

engine bonnet stay missing

gearbox system failure displayed

general exhaust corrosion

general suspension corrosion

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside front tyre worn on legal limit and worn on both edges

offside steering rack end has slight play

Fail 27 Dec 2017 71,029 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre metal bracket corroded (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front rubber mount deteriorated (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

engine bonnet stay missing

gearbox system failure displayed

general exhaust corrosion

general suspension corrosion

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside front tyre worn on legal limit and worn on both edges

offside steering rack end has slight play

Fail 22 Dec 2017 70,897 miles

Inner Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak of the engine ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement transverse (2.4.G.2)

automatic gearbox system failure displayed

engine bonnet stay missing

exhaust rear silencer slightly corroded

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 2 Dec 2016 64,355 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Front & center exhaust mounting brackets/rubbers damaged

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Inner bushs (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 64,355 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Front & center exhaust mounting brackets/rubbers damaged

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Inner bushs (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 57,446 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

Exhaust clamps and hangers corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 48,656 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 57,988 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear silencer corroded

Undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 7 Sep 2013 39,390 miles

OSF tyre balding on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2012 35,341 miles

hass air freshener in windscreen removed for test

Fail 2 Nov 2012 35,341 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hass air freshener in windscreen removed for test

Pass 25 Oct 2011 32,341 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 32,341 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 24,421 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 21,384 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3mm on edge

o/s/r tyre on 3.5mm

Pass 3 Jun 2008 15,327 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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FL04 AZU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FL04 AZU, 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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FL04 AZU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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