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GX05 FXM

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

115,397 mi
Last recorded115,397 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 FXM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 115,397 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 110,398 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 110,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 103,809 miles

child seat fitted in rear

exhuast rusty and slight blows from rear section

font floors and inner sills rusty

front brake discs inner faces rusty

front tyres worn on edges and close to limits and perished

high level brake light incomplete

play in inner rack joints

rear exhuast mount rubber split but holding

slight play and noise from offside front wheel bearing

Fail 10 Mar 2023 103,809 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

child seat fitted in rear

exhuast rusty and slight blows from rear section

font floors and inner sills rusty

front brake discs inner faces rusty

front tyres worn on edges and close to limits and perished

high level brake light incomplete

play in inner rack joints

rear exhuast mount rubber split but holding

slight play and noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Mar 2022 95,097 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 90,341 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 88,029 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 10 Feb 2020 88,020 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2019 82,642 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 75,513 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 69,501 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 63,073 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 56,543 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust is very corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2015 56,541 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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust is very corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 50,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 45,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 40,286 miles

Rear silencer DET.

Pass 17 Feb 2011 37,461 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 33,786 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 30,284 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 30,284 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 24,782 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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GX05 FXM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 GX05 FXM, 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 GX05 FXM registered?

GX05 FXM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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