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HJ53 UZB

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,344 mi
Last recorded74,344 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 UZB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 74,344 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 74,343 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 73,367 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 71,526 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Connecting to shock absorber. Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 67,200 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 67,200 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 65,275 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 63,816 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 61,493 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 58,921 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 52,102 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 45,676 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 38,454 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 36,773 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge and close to legal limit

Pass 12 Aug 2010 35,964 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 33,772 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 30,187 miles

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

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 UZB is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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