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HG04 FAF

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,728 mi
Last recorded75,728 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 FAF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 75,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 74,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside steering rack slight play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2019 72,494 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc pitted and corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2019 72,477 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc pitted and corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2017 68,742 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 68,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 65,847 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 62,473 miles

Rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2016 62,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2015 57,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 52,694 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 48,579 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 48,579 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 42,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

off side front wiper blade mount weak

Pass 7 Mar 2012 42,979 miles

off side front wiper blade mount weak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 37 miles

slight play in rear suspension lower bushes

Pass 8 Mar 2010 32,634 miles

front antiroll bar has sideways movement

Pass 9 Mar 2009 27,530 miles

Near side rear door outter handle not working

Rear exhaust bush very worn

Rear wiper badly split

Pass 20 Mar 2008 20,996 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2007 15,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 15,488 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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HG04 FAF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HG04 FAF, 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 HG04 FAF registered?

HG04 FAF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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