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MF54 FWK

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

72,135 mi
Last recorded72,135 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 FWK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 72,135 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2025 71,198 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 69,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 68,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 67,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 66,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 65,856 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front suspension arms and uprights very corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2020 65,856 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front suspension arms and uprights very corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2019 65,413 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 65,412 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 64,417 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 63,485 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 62,514 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 59,801 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 56,149 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 52,034 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 48,594 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 46,305 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 44,473 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 41,417 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 41,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 34,172 miles

Front brake discs pitted inner faces /brake pads worn low .

Pass 11 Oct 2007 29,336 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 FWK is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 MF54 FWK, 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 FWK is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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