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HF54 ADO

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,473 mi
Last recorded120,473 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 ADO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 120,473 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 120,473 miles

Fuel system component leaking back of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 116,341 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all front ball joint boots perished

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres perished

under side of car starting to get corroded

Pass 3 May 2018 112,129 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2018 112,129 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR/CHASSIS (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 107,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

turbo hose split

Fail 3 May 2017 107,690 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front mirror repaid by tape

engine tray loose

turbo hose split

Pass 5 May 2016 101,838 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 101,838 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working 433 (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22 (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 98,136 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 94,623 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 94,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 87,271 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 76,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 76,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 73,766 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 65,780 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 65,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 55,577 miles

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

ex rubbers cracking

o/s/r w/arch loose (plastic)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 45,116 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 32,926 miles

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

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

screen scratched + chips

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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HF54 ADO is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HF54 ADO, 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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HF54 ADO is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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