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ML05 BDO

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,722 mi
Last recorded92,722 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 BDO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 92,722 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 92,722 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 80,719 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 72,022 miles

front subframe corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 71,881 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 62,719 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)

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

both hand brake cables very deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2018 62,529 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

both hand brake cables very deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2016 51,326 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 49,603 miles

Rear back box slightly corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 47,401 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 45,087 miles

front both tyers loww inner

Pass 27 Feb 2013 42,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside + offside rear tyres bald inner edges

Pass 17 Feb 2012 38,319 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 34,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 34,677 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 31,385 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 27,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 27,810 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 23,679 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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ML05 BDO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 ML05 BDO, 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 BDO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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