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FM53 ENP

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

179,148 mi
Last recorded179,148 miles
Recorded on19 May 2012
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 ENP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2012 179,148 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 154,349 miles

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 18 May 2011 154,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 14 May 2010 129,697 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 129,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 93,927 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 93,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

suspension knock on roadtest no play found on mot

Pass 8 May 2007 55,453 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 55,443 miles

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

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

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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FM53 ENP is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FM53 ENP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM53 ENP registered?

FM53 ENP is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 7 January 2004.

Is FM53 ENP safe to buy?

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