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HJ53 UXN

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,224 mi
Last recorded107,224 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 UXN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 107,224 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 91,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 80,702 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 80,702 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 78,064 miles

Both hand brake outer sleeves splitting

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 77,953 miles

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

Both outer handbrake cables cracking/splitting.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside washer jet partially blocked.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 74,121 miles

Exhaust rubbers split

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 74,112 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust rubbers split

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 68,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front 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 and nearside handbrake outer cables cracking badly.

Slight lipping to rear brake disc.

Fail 7 Jun 2013 68,189 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front 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 and nearside handbrake outer cables cracking badly.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight lipping to rear brake disc.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 62,178 miles

Airbag light on.

All brake disc lipped.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside handbrake outer sleeve cracking/split.

Fail 28 Jun 2012 1,376 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Airbag light on.

All brake disc lipped.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking.

Offside handbrake outer sleeve cracking/split.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 57,889 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 54,069 miles

both front tyres worn on edge's

Pass 30 Jun 2009 48,192 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 41,520 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 37,163 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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HJ53 UXN is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HJ53 UXN, 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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HJ53 UXN is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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