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GX05 FXO

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,187 mi
Last recorded65,187 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 65,187 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 65,148 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 63,692 miles

Floor damaged.

Body at rear/offside front chassis damaged.

EML lit.

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 6 Feb 2014 55,644 miles

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

advise engine managment light on

advise exhaust system corroded

advise front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

advise front bumper damaged

advise front cat bracket broken

advise one bulb out in centre brake light

advise rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

advise slight exhaust blow from manifold area

Fail 6 Feb 2014 55,644 miles

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

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

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

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

advise both rear exhaust mountings broken

advise centre exhaust bracket broke

advise engine managment light on

advise exhaust system corroded

advise front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

advise front bumper damaged

advise front cat bracket broken

advise one bulb out in centre brake light

advise rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

advise slight exhaust blow from manifold area

Pass 7 Mar 2013 49,079 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 49,079 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 38,007 miles

Off side rear tyre sidewall perrished

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear silencer in poor condition

Slight exhaust blow from manifold

Fail 16 Feb 2012

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Off side rear tyre sidewall perrished

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2011 32,919 miles

Rear tyres poor in patches / change?

Fail 28 Feb 2011 32,919 miles

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

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

Rear tyres poor in patches / change?

Pass 18 Mar 2010 25,499 miles

1 X high level brake light not working

Play O/S steering rack

Fail 18 Mar 2010 25,499 miles

1 X high level brake light not working

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Play O/S steering rack

Pass 13 Mar 2009 24,303 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 22,616 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 FXO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GX05 FXO, 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 FXO registered?

GX05 FXO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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