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FL54 EMX

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,290 mi
Last recorded140,290 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 EMX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 140,290 miles

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

left indicator tell tale not working but has an audible warning

Pass 7 Nov 2014 133,821 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 119,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside handbrake cable insecure

Fail 28 Aug 2013 118,556 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside handbrake cable insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2012 99,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

S R S lights on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to n/s outer sill

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear tyre down to 3mm

rear silencer box deteriated [but not blowing]

Fail 31 Aug 2012 99,683 miles

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

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

S R S lights on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to n/s outer sill

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear tyre down to 3mm

rear silencer box deteriated [but not blowing]

Pass 8 Aug 2011 78,878 miles

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

Nearside sill damage

SRS light on

both hand brake cables spliting at rear

slight play in offside inner steering rack end

Pass 4 Aug 2010 61,203 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 44,450 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 28,232 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 22,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FL54 EMX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FL54 EMX, 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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What year was FL54 EMX registered?

FL54 EMX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is FL54 EMX safe to buy?

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