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GF54 BJX

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,613 mi
Last recorded126,613 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 BJX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 126,613 miles

Front brake discs worn

OSF outer door handle damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2014 116,451 miles

Driver's door handle missing but can still be opened from the outside

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 116,398 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Driver's door handle missing but can still be opened from the outside

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 102,618 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

all exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 10 Sep 2013 102,618 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

all exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 4 Oct 2012 85,659 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 85,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 70,271 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 58,732 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 47,104 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 38,521 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 29,456 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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GF54 BJX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF54 BJX, 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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GF54 BJX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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