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MF05 FAM

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,784 mi
Last recorded45,784 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 FAM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2021 45,784 miles

Nearside Rear HAND BRAKE CABLE MOUNT SPLIT

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 25 Jun 2020 43,944 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear HAND BRAKE CABLE MOUNT SPLIT

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 18 Jun 2019 42,123 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON THE EDGE

Offside Front SUSPENSION ARM CORRODED

Rear REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Rear REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Rear REAR EXHAUST MOUNTS SPLIT

Pass 27 Jun 2018 39,320 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 36,936 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 34,367 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 31,679 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 29,202 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 26,111 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 23,881 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 21,615 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 19,378 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 16,524 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 14,003 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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MF05 FAM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MF05 FAM, 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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What year was MF05 FAM registered?

MF05 FAM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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