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MK04 BFU

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

76,768 mi
Last recorded76,768 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 BFU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 76,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 76,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 75,530 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 74,634 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jun 2020 73,995 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2019 72,713 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jun 2018 70,926 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jun 2017 70,527 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 69,821 miles

Front Tyres worn on inner edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jun 2015 68,676 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 67,182 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 64,330 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 58,561 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 12 Jun 2012 58,561 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Jun 2011 54,688 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all exhaust hangers deteriorated

rear tyres perrished

Pass 22 Jun 2010 51,026 miles

exhaust rubbers deteorating

front tyres wearing unevenly and getting low

interior mirror loose

Pass 19 Mar 2009 45,315 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 38,130 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 29,910 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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MK04 BFU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 MK04 BFU, 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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MK04 BFU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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