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ML04 URC

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,824 mi
Last recorded126,824 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 URC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 126,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 30 Jun 2016 126,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 26 Jun 2015 116,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Glow plug warning message displays when engine first started

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Rear exhaust mountings broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 103,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both hand brake cables are low

undertrays are hanging low

Pass 20 Jun 2014 103,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both hand brake cables are low

undertrays are hanging low

Pass 18 Jun 2013 76,579 miles

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

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

n/s rear tyre wearing close to markers

slight misting of oil around power steering pipes

Fail 10 Jun 2013 76,202 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

n/s rear tyre wearing close to markers

slight misting of oil around power steering pipes

Pass 3 Jul 2012 58,668 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 52,398 miles

n/s hand brake cable / caliper only just passed brake test 19%

Pass 22 Jun 2010 46,013 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 37,802 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 29,845 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 29,845 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 20,404 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)

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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ML04 URC is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ML04 URC, 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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ML04 URC is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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