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MF54 FMD

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,297 mi
Last recorded162,297 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 FMD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 162,297 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s inner sills and the under-side of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust silencer outer casing is deteriorated no leak of exhaust gases

Fail 20 Feb 2018 162,297 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s inner sills and the under-side of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Central Front Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer outer casing is deteriorated no leak of exhaust gases

Pass 21 Feb 2017 152,058 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 152,058 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 141,938 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 141,938 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (1.8)

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 135,250 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 128,303 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 128,203 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 114,173 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 114,173 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 90,000 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 7 Feb 2011 68,483 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 60,025 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 45,617 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 32,282 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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MF54 FMD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MF54 FMD, 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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MF54 FMD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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