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MJ04 LSE

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

224,498 mi
Last recorded224,498 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 LSE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 224,498 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 209,672 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 200,246 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 187,571 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 174,591 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underseal sprayed both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear corrosion to nearside & offside floor area's but under sealant sprayed

Pass 29 Sep 2020 158,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside & offside floor area's

exhaust tail pipe clamp is missing - join is not leaking

sill covers fitted to nearside & offside sills

steering operation slightly tight/steering knock

Pass 14 Oct 2019 147,883 miles

Offside Front Headlight Beam Deflector Sticker Fitted

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust tail pipe clamp is missing but join is not leaking

radiator support/cross-member is corroding

sill covers fitted to nearside & offside sills

Fail 10 Oct 2019 147,831 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracked to canvass - found on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp kick-up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust tail pipe clamp is missing but join is not leaking

radiator support/cross-member is corroding

sill covers fitted to nearside & offside sills

Pass 13 Aug 2018 141,070 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyres scrubbing inner edge

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 136,739 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 131,193 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 123,346 miles

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

Nearside Inner 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 Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 119,201 miles

light brake bind n/s/rear

n/s wiper blade slight split

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 28 Aug 2014 119,201 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

light brake bind n/s/rear

n/s wiper blade slight split

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 30 Aug 2013 108,984 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust note noisey

light marks in screen.

under tray broken

Pass 30 Aug 2013 108,984 miles

exhaust note noisey

light marks in screen.

under tray broken

Fail 28 Aug 2012 94,957 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 94,957 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 76,574 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 76,574 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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 28 May 2010 63,511 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 63,511 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 49,581 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 32,700 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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MJ04 LSE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ04 LSE, 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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MJ04 LSE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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