MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,659 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
general floor pan corrosion
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
general floor pan corrosion
general floor pan corrosion
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside parking brake reduced effect
general floor pan corrosion
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
damage nearside front lower bumper
front subframe and front floor pan corroding
handbrake travel long
nearside front wing repeater poor security
offside wiper poor
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation with ignition off (1.1.A.2) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high PRS (1.8)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
damage nearside front lower bumper
front subframe and front floor pan corroding
handbrake travel long
nearside front wing repeater poor security
offside wiper poor
EML light on
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside of front bumper damaged
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
EML light on
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside of front bumper damaged
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
chip in windscreen
e/m/light on dash
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
chip in windscreen
e/m/light on dash
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
handbrake cables in poor condition
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GF05 SHX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 67,523 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 GF05 SHX, 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 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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GF05 SHX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 April 2005.
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