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MH54 FWJ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,059 mi
Last recorded121,059 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 FWJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 121,059 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

rear wiper split

Fail 6 Feb 2019 121,057 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 26 Feb 2018 111,601 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2018 111,601 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2017 104,791 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 104,791 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 100,211 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 85,853 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 85,853 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 74,990 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 74,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 67,692 miles

osf tyre inner edge bald

Fail 27 Mar 2013 67,692 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

osf tyre inner edge bald

Pass 4 Jan 2013 65,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

back exhaust box poor condition

both front tyres very low on inner edges o/s/f tyre very low

Pass 10 Jan 2012 56,565 miles

Front 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)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 56,560 miles

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

Front 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)

o/s/r tyre very low

Pass 10 Jan 2011 45,311 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 43,595 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 39,878 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 39,878 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

front windscreen has a small chip in "A"zone

Pass 20 Aug 2008 33,721 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 28,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MH54 FWJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MH54 FWJ, 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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MH54 FWJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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