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ML05 BCY

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,068 mi
Last recorded152,068 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 BCY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 152,068 miles

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))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 152,060 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 149,093 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 139,877 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 133,809 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 129,467 miles

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))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 129,459 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 125,129 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2021 125,125 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 123,527 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc heavily rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 117,555 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 117,511 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 114,420 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 110,430 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 106,036 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 100,302 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged but no ply or cords exposed

Fail 10 Mar 2015 100,302 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged but no ply or cords exposed

Pass 13 Mar 2014 96,129 miles

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 13 Mar 2014 96,129 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 94,822 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 94,822 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 90,622 miles

rear exhaust box deterioted

Fail 5 Apr 2012 90,589 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 80,291 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 61,562 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 61,562 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 47,890 miles

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?

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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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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