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MT55 GXD

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

199,884 mi
Last recorded199,884 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 GXD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 199,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 108,436 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Under vehicle cover with underseal

corrosion to all suspension components

Fail 4 Nov 2021 108,232 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to all suspension components

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 27 Oct 2020 107,106 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior mirror not fitted ()

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes plastic coated restricting inspection

clutch weak

corrosion to nearside rear brake discs back plate assembly

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension/brake components

Pass 25 Oct 2019 105,318 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coated preventing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 24 Oct 2018 102,644 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 101,342 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to underside suspension components

Fail 6 Oct 2017 101,303 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking calliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to underside suspension components

Pass 20 Oct 2016 98,277 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed stiff (6.2.B.2)

passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 98,275 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front hangers (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed stiff (6.2.B.2)

passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 94,965 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 94,965 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 90,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2014 90,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 83,507 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 83,492 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 74,915 miles

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

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

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

rear nearside handbrake binding very slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2012 74,915 miles

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

rear nearside handbrake binding very slightly

Pass 10 Nov 2011 60,561 miles

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)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 60,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 44,799 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 36,370 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 36,370 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 27,787 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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MT55 GXD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MT55 GXD, 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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MT55 GXD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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