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LX05 ODU

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Gold Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,574 mi
Last recorded136,574 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 ODU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2021 136,574 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 129,361 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 129,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 128,733 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 121,900 miles

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable outer casing deteriorated

Oil leak ()

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

wiper blades slightly smeary

Fail 16 Apr 2018 121,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable in poor condition

Oil leak ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

wiper blades slightly smeary

Pass 25 Feb 2017 113,974 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 113,745 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake pads alot lower than offside rear pads

Rear both handbrake cable outer casings in poor condition

Pass 20 Feb 2016 97,573 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 97,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 86,882 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 77,590 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Front brakes apply and release unevenly, considered just acceptable .

Front suspension subframe has heavy surface corrosion

Handbrake cables slightly deteriorated and nearside cable support defective

Intercooler support bracket rusted through

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 68,512 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 68,512 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 60,206 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 48,282 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 40,306 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 33,990 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 25,852 miles

all 4 centre exhaust hangers split

both rear tyres low and tread cracking

handbrake cables split and corroding

handbrake ratchet mechanism poor but holds

play in front anti roll bar bushes

rear brake pads low and discs lipped

slight play in both front lower balljoints

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 20 Feb 2008 25,852 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all 4 centre exhaust hangers split

both rear tyres low and tread cracking

handbrake cables split and corroding

handbrake ratchet mechanism poor but holds

n/s/f tyre on the legal limit

play in front anti roll bar bushes

rear brake pads low and discs lipped

slight play in both front lower balljoints

slight play in o/s steering arm

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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LX05 ODU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Gold with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LX05 ODU, 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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LX05 ODU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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