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GJ05 BZP

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,742 mi
Last recorded100,742 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 BZP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 100,742 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 100,742 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2016 93,691 miles

All brake discs worn

Exhaust rubbers perished

Rear antiroll bar corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Showing signs of corrosion in places

Suspension bushes perished

Pass 9 Dec 2015 90,041 miles

front subframe heavily corroded in areas

Fail 7 Dec 2015 90,035 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s lower (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch pedal rubber missing

front subframe heavily corroded in areas

Pass 2 May 2014 63,955 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 63,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 59,754 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 54,111 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre part of tread uneven wear.

Pass 12 May 2011 47,638 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing.

nearside front tyre inner edge worn/bald.

nearside rear inner rim slight distortion.

Fail 12 May 2011 47,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing.

nearside front tyre inner edge worn/bald.

nearside rear inner rim slight distortion.

Pass 5 May 2010 42,238 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 37,672 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 32,648 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 21 May 2008 32,648 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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GJ05 BZP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BZP, 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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GJ05 BZP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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