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GX05 FYG

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,250 mi
Last recorded87,250 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 87,250 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 87,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 84,845 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Middle section of exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 84,756 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. Marked in chalk. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Middle section of exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 82,230 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Wiper not working

Fail 23 Jul 2018 82,230 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wiper not working

Pass 8 Jun 2017 79,018 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

n.s.r tyre inner section low

Fail 7 Jun 2017 79,018 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

n.s.r tyre inner section low

Pass 1 Jun 2016 76,614 miles

Nearside Front air bag cover insecure

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

Fail 31 May 2016 76,614 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front air bag cover insecure

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 73,745 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2014 69,274 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2014 69,274 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2014 69,268 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 63,995 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 63,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 61,020 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2010 56,364 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 48,058 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 48,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 4 Jul 2008 36,171 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 FYG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FYG, 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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GX05 FYG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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