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LS53 BHD

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,961 mi
Last recorded94,961 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 BHD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 94,961 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread starting to wear on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, and cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2015 88,261 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 82,628 miles

front brake disks slightly corroded

offside rear brake slightly dragging

rear silencer hanging rubbers split

Pass 2 Jul 2013 74,612 miles

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)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 74,612 miles

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)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 66,255 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

knocking noise from n/s/f road wheel

n/s/r handbrake hanger broken

o/s/r handbrake hanger perished

rear silencer corroded

rear top suspension mounts showing signs of wear

Fail 23 May 2011 63,107 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

bottom of radiator staining with antifreeze

gear box oil leaks

headlamps taped up for continental use

n/s/r handbrake hanger broken

rear silencer corroded

scratch n/s/r quarter panel

wheel weights hitting front brake calipers

Pass 23 May 2011 63,107 miles

bottom of radiator staining with antifreeze

gear box oil leaks

headlamps taped up for continental use

n/s/r handbrake hanger broken

rear silencer corroded

scratch n/s/r quarter panel

wheel weights hitting front brake calipers

Pass 21 May 2010 57,828 miles

air bag lamp on

n/s/r handbrake strap broken

play in n/s/r top suspension mount

rear silencer corroded

slight oil leak from gearbox

wiper blades poor

Pass 22 May 2009 46,575 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 May 2008 36,103 miles

Airbag warning light on.

Both rear exhaust rubbers perhised.

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 24,740 miles

both rear tyre walls cracked

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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LS53 BHD is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LS53 BHD, 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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LS53 BHD is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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