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FX53 TYD

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

50,544 mi
Last recorded50,544 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 TYD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 50,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 50,485 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 47,613 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 47,600 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 46,075 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors and chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 46,075 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors and chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 43,425 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 43,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 42,237 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 40,957 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 40,946 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 39,797 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 39,797 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 38,645 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 29,408 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 24,971 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre worn on inside shoulder

Pass 22 Jan 2010 24,971 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre worn on inside shoulder

Pass 8 Feb 2008 21,634 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear silencer mountings poor

Pass 20 Jul 2007 17,448 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 17,136 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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FX53 TYD is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FX53 TYD, 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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FX53 TYD is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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