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GF05 SHX

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

120,659 mi
Last recorded120,659 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 SHX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 120,659 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 120,563 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 116,175 miles

general floor pan corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2019 116,040 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 109,031 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 108,983 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 104,419 miles

EML light on

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

nearside of front bumper damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2017 104,419 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 100,046 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 10,046 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 93,235 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 93,235 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 85,774 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 85,774 miles

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 79,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 73,883 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 73,883 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 63,583 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 63,343 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 53,562 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 44,411 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 34,957 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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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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