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ML05 BEJ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,634 mi
Last recorded151,634 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 151,634 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 143,169 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge x2 (4.1.E.1)

genral surface corosion

Fail 6 Aug 2015 143,150 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

genral surface corosion

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 134,629 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 128,503 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 120,363 miles

BOTH front exhaust mounting rubbers are perished but secure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 120,363 miles

BOTH front exhaust mounting rubbers are perished but secure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 118,218 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 105,999 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 105,999 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 91,907 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 91,771 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2008 68,205 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 68,205 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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 BEJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BEJ, 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 BEJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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