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OV53 WEF

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,835 mi
Last recorded165,835 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 WEF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 165,835 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of rear trailing arm (floor) (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 147,455 miles

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 136,757 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2014 129,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracks

Fail 31 May 2014 129,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracks

Pass 7 Jun 2013 123,695 miles

n/sr tyre worn smooth on inner / outer treads

Fail 6 Jun 2013 123,695 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/sr tyre worn smooth on inner / outer treads

Pass 8 Jun 2012 118,077 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 117,862 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2011 111,044 miles

Airbag warning light on

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Exhaust rubber mounting badly perished

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on very inner edge

Windscreen wipers clearing screen poorly

Pass 23 May 2011 111,044 miles

Airbag warning light on

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Exhaust rubber mounting badly perished

Offside front tyre wearing on very inner edge

Windscreen wipers clearing screen poorly

Pass 7 Jun 2010 104,388 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 26 May 2010 104,128 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 2 May 2009 96,568 miles

oil leak, offside of front sub frame covered in oil

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 28 May 2008 89,041 miles

both front tyres just legal

Pass 14 Dec 2006 86,303 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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OV53 WEF is a 2004 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 68.8%.

Across all 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 67,403 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 OV53 WEF, 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 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OV53 WEF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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