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GJ05 BZD

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,698 mi
Last recorded77,698 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 BZD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 77,698 miles

both park brake cable mounts broken

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2015 73,865 miles

Both Handbrake Outer Cables in Poor Condition

Rear Exhaust Rusty

Fail 24 Sep 2015 73,865 miles

Both Handbrake Outer Cables in Poor Condition

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively & Nearside (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust Rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2014 68,948 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 64,396 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 61,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 61,423 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 57,141 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake pads and discs worn

Pass 26 Oct 2011 57,141 miles

both front brake pads and discs worn

Pass 29 Oct 2010 51,521 miles

front discs and pads worn

offside front tyre worn

Fail 29 Oct 2010 51,521 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs and pads worn

offside front tyre worn

Pass 26 Oct 2009 43,401 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 35,752 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 35,752 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f wiper blade coroded

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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GJ05 BZD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GJ05 BZD, 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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What year was GJ05 BZD registered?

GJ05 BZD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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