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MF54 FMM

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,202 mi
Last recorded145,202 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 FMM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 145,202 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 145,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 140,172 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 140,172 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 132,201 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 120,541 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge advise renew

offside front tyre worn on inner edge advise renew

Fail 15 Jul 2013 120,541 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge advise renew

offside front tyre worn on inner edge advise renew

Pass 30 Jun 2012 103,775 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 22 Jun 2012 103,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 24 Jun 2011 90,833 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 14 Jul 2010 76,241 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 76,241 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2009 60,531 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all exhaust rubbers split

front & rear no plates disstorted

Pass 18 Aug 2008 43,989 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 38,407 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 38,407 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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 FMM is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FMM, 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 FMM is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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