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MF55 FTP

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,754 mi
Last recorded162,754 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 FTP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 162,754 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 162,754 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 152,836 miles

Both front tyres worn close to minimum tread depth limit

Play in offside front suspension lower ball joint

Pass 7 Nov 2013 144,679 miles

offside front lower ball joint has slight play in

offside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

slight dent on offside front outer wheel rim

slight play in both rear droplinks

Pass 21 Nov 2012 132,016 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres close to 1.6mm (inside edges0

Fail 15 Nov 2012 131,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres close to 1.6mm (inside edges0

Fail 18 Nov 2011 107,553 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 107,553 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 81,127 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 69,841 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 44,624 miles

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

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

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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MF55 FTP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MF55 FTP, 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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MF55 FTP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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