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FM53 VDZ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,245 mi
Last recorded167,245 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 VDZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 167,245 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 156,725 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 156,723 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 149,500 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 149,498 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 141,111 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 126,358 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 108,774 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 99,368 miles

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 VDZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FM53 VDZ, 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 FM53 VDZ registered?

FM53 VDZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is FM53 VDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM53 VDZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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