CarVerify

Free Car Check

HX54 EXZ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,666 mi
Last recorded83,666 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Alfa Romeo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 EXZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 May 2024 83,666 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 80,341 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 80,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside front area of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 72,093 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 65,339 miles

exhaust corroded

very corroded

Pass 17 May 2018 61,936 miles

All suspension coil springs corroded

Both rear tyres cracking

Exhaust and mountings corroded

Front subframe corroded

Rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorbers slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 24 May 2017 55,872 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 46,867 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 34,093 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 33,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 8 Nov 2012 33,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2011 29,822 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake discs lipped and corroded

rear brake discs lipped and corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2010 25,032 miles

offside front brake disc scored

offside front brake disc worn

nearside front brake disc worn

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front brake disc scored

Pass 16 Oct 2009 19,577 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 14,518 miles

Centre rear seatbelt has some light damage to the webbing

Handbrake cable securing rubbers perished

Fail 29 Sep 2008 14,518 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both offside and nearside front tyres worn close to the legal minimum tread depth.

Centre rear seatbelt has some light damage to the webbing

Handbrake cable securing rubbers perished

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 10,138 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
Full Alfa Romeo 147 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HX54 EXZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HX54 EXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HX54 EXZ?

You can check the full history of HX54 EXZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HX54 EXZ registered?

HX54 EXZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 6 October 2004.

Is HX54 EXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX54 EXZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HX54 EXZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HX54 EXZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.