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MF54 FLE

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

73,709 mi
Last recorded73,709 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 FLE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 73,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Inner chassis legs damaged

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

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

Offside headlight lens damaged

Offside steering arm has some play

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

age cracking to suspension arm rubbers

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion and damage to sills

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

some dampness around pas pump/pipes/rack

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 16 Nov 2016 73,709 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage headlight lens damaged sharpe edges (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Inner chassis legs damaged

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

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

Offside headlight lens damaged

Offside steering arm has some play

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

age cracking to suspension arm rubbers

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion and damage to sills

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

some dampness around pas pump/pipes/rack

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 6 Nov 2016 73,679 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor corroded and holed with in 30 cm of osf seat belt anchorage (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside door mirror surround broken

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad very close to legal limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs lipped (3.5.1i)

pwr steering pipes damp

top engine cover fitted

top engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2015 72,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front headlight lens damaged

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

age cracking to suspension arm rubbers

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion and damage to sills

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

general corrosion to floor pan/chassis legs/inner sills

stone chips and scratches to windscreen

Pass 3 Nov 2014 70,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

age cracking to suspension rubbers

corrosion and damage to sills

corrosion to suspension components

exhuast corroded

handbrake lever tight in operation

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 3 Nov 2014 70,465 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

age cracking to suspension rubbers

corrosion and damage to sills

corrosion to suspension components

exhuast corroded

handbrake lever tight in operation

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Nov 2013 67,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

eml on

exhaust corroded

nsr parking brake effort slow/low

stone chips in windscreen

wet weather condtions

Fail 5 Nov 2013 67,019 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

eml on

exhaust corroded

nsr parking brake effort slow/low

stone chips in windscreen

wet weather condtions

Pass 16 Jul 2012 53,261 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 41,987 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 41,987 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 39,689 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s door mirror surround loose

puncture repair o/s/r tyre tread

rubber suspension bushes age cracking

Fail 7 Sep 2010 39,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust corroded

n/s door mirror surround loose

puncture repair o/s/r tyre tread

rubber suspension bushes age cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2009 33,660 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 27,205 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 27,205 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 21,837 miles

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

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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MF54 FLE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 MF54 FLE, 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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MF54 FLE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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