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LC55 BFX

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,454 mi
Last recorded147,454 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 BFX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 147,454 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 147,447 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 147,019 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Discs corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 136,478 miles

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s & o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 May 2018 136,410 miles

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

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s & o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 May 2017 124,977 miles

front brake fluctuation close to limit

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven/flat areas on inner 3/4

o/s/f top susp arm (rear bushes) have some play

o/s/f tyre wearing bald inner 3/4

Fail 3 May 2017 124,950 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s/f sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working n/s/r (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f top ball joint cover split (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s/f top susp arm (both rear bushes ) (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuation close to limit

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven/flat areas on inner 3/4

o/s/f top susp arm (rear bushes) have some play

o/s/f tyre wearing bald inner 3/4

Pass 19 May 2016 120,702 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 104,021 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 96,606 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 84,903 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 84,903 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 69,590 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 54,361 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 40,211 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 25,178 miles

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

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

exhaust rubber mountings starting to crack and perish

n/s/r handbrake cable rubber mount cracked and perished

o/s/r handbrake cable rubber mount cracked and perished

Pass 9 Dec 2008 14,692 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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LC55 BFX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 67,523 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 LC55 BFX, 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 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LC55 BFX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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