MOT Status
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152,068 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Blocked ? (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner and outer . (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine oil level is LOW .....................
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general age corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general age corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
General age related corrosion under vehicle
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
General age related corrosion under vehicle
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower cross member is excessively corroded
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front sub frame is corroded
Offside Front Coil spring corroded badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear sub frame is corroded
general corrosion throughout under neath body of vehicle
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower cross member is excessively corroded
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front sub frame is corroded
Offside Front Coil spring corroded badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear sub frame is corroded
general corrosion throughout under neath body of vehicle
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc heavily rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak in gear box side
exhaust manifold shield cover rattling
front bonnet holder not holding in up position
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre sidewall damaged but no ply or cords exposed
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre sidewall damaged but no ply or cords exposed
REAR SILENCER CORRODED
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
REAR SILENCER CORRODED
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear exhaust box deterioted
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
rear exhaust box deterioted
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ML05 BCY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 67,523 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 ML05 BCY, 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 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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ML05 BCY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 April 2005.
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