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ML04 XBS

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,847 mi
Last recorded52,847 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 XBS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 52,847 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 52,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 45,324 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 38,686 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 38,686 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 36,431 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 34,135 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 34,135 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 31,542 miles

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

coolant low, slight leak from rad

gear box oil leak

rear exhaust rubber broken

Fail 15 Mar 2012 31,542 miles

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

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

coolant low, slight leak from rad

gear box oil leak

rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 11 Mar 2011 28,027 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s wing repeter lose

rear exhaust rubbers split

Pass 19 Mar 2010 26,417 miles

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

n/s/r hand brake cable mount broken

Pass 20 Mar 2009 23,939 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to limit bars

n/s/r brake discs rusted slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2008 19,514 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 14,758 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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ML04 XBS is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XBS, 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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What year was ML04 XBS registered?

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

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