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ND05 ZCX

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,104 mi
Last recorded188,104 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND05 ZCX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 188,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 185,379 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2018 185,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 181,666 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 181,659 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 176,009 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 161,843 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 141,100 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 124,054 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 104,975 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 86,374 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 86,374 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 70,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 49,169 miles

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

all four brake discs corroded

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

handbrake lever travel high in operation

nearside rear tyre small nick in sidewall

nearside rear tyre starting to go out shape

reverse light not working

Fail 18 Mar 2009 49,081 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

all four brake discs corroded

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

handbrake lever travel high in operation

nearside rear tyre small nick in sidewall

nearside rear tyre starting to go out shape

rear wiper blade split

reverse light not working

Pass 13 May 2008 39,927 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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ND05 ZCX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ND05 ZCX, 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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ND05 ZCX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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