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HG04 FBX

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,210 mi
Last recorded116,210 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 FBX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 116,210 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 116,210 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 101,595 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 85,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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)

o/s numberplate light not fully clipped into place

Fail 23 Sep 2014 85,698 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s numberplate light not fully clipped into place

Pass 23 Sep 2013 70,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

play in steering rack knuckles

Fail 16 Sep 2013 70,241 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

play in steering rack knuckles

Pass 24 Sep 2012 58,731 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2012 58,730 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2011 54,089 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 48,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 44,151 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 37,201 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 27,748 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 FBX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FBX, 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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HG04 FBX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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