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MF04 UZJ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,714 mi
Last recorded94,714 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 UZJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 94,714 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 94,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 86,834 miles

slight handbrake travel

slight wear in some suspension bushes

Fail 26 Jun 2013 86,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight handbrake travel

slight wear in some suspension bushes

Pass 25 May 2012 78,709 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight accident damage to offside front wing [no sharp edges]

slight handbrake travel

Fail 25 May 2012 78,709 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight accident damage to offside front wing [no sharp edges]

slight handbrake travel

Pass 27 Jun 2011 71,729 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 62,545 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 62,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre worn badley on inner edge but not down to cords

rear wiper does not clear screen

Fail 14 Mar 2009 51,228 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 51,228 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 39,434 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 39,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear wiper not clearing screen

Pass 24 Feb 2007 26,528 miles

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

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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MF04 UZJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MF04 UZJ, 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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MF04 UZJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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