MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,590 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS LEG HOLED AT SEAT MOUNT (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL/FLOOR (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering CHASSIS LEG AT SUBFRAME MOUNTING HOLED (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS LEG HOLED AT SEAT MOUNTING (5.2.6)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering CHASSIS LEG AT SUBFRAME MOUNT HOLED (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
EXHAUST REAR OUTER SKIN HEAVILY CORRODED
GENERAL UNDERBODY /SUSPENSION CORROSION
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER TREAD FACE
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
General corrosion on all underside components
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
General corrosion on all underside components
Engine management warning lamp on.
Floor pan at rear corroded & holed (outwith prescribed area)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Passenger airbag indicator lamp on (main warning lamp functioning as normal)
Engine management warning lamp on.
Floor pan at rear corroded & holed (outwith prescribed area)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Passenger airbag indicator lamp on (main warning lamp functioning as normal)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Play in both front trackrods.
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Play in both front trackrods.
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper 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)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive 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)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MA54 DFC 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 58.8%.
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 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 MA54 DFC, 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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MA54 DFC is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 September 2004.
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