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GJ54 OHO

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

152,269 mi
Last recorded152,269 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 OHO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 152,269 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 152,269 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 151,606 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 151,189 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 149,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm central, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 147,960 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 143,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Age related rust and corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 138,242 miles

Both front tyres worn on inners

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Slight oil leak at o/s front of engine

Pass 12 Jul 2017 133,554 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes cleaned and greased (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 133,534 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 128,837 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 123,858 miles

Rear discs corroded on outer faces

Some corrosion to variouse parts of floor pan

Some wear in o/s end of steering rack

Pass 11 Jul 2014 119,508 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear heatshield insecure

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 8 Jul 2014 119,508 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rear heatshield insecure

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Jun 2013 111,137 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 111,137 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 98,345 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 91,357 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 91,210 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 81,270 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 81,270 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 79,070 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 78,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 61,941 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 46,078 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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GJ54 OHO is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GJ54 OHO, 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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What year was GJ54 OHO registered?

GJ54 OHO is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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