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GL04 BZF

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

50,102 mi
Last recorded50,102 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 BZF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 50,102 miles

light wiper marks on screen

Fail 13 Jan 2014 50,102 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

light wiper marks on screen

Pass 7 Jan 2013 45,083 miles

wiper marks on screen

Pass 4 Jan 2012 39,912 miles

wiper marks on screen

Fail 4 Jan 2012 39,911 miles

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

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

wiper marks on screen

Pass 15 Dec 2010 35,759 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Dec 2010 35,759 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2009 28,552 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s hand brake cable support broken

Fail 22 Dec 2009 28,431 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s hand brake cable support broken

Pass 23 Oct 2008 19,987 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 19,987 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 12,334 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

offside front tyre bauld inner edge

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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GL04 BZF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 GL04 BZF, 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 GL04 BZF registered?

GL04 BZF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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