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PF53 VPU

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,937 mi
Last recorded103,937 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 VPU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 103,937 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 102,821 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 101,673 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 99,860 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 97,728 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 96,457 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 94,976 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 92,722 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 92,410 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 90,307 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 88,210 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 88,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 85,120 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 85,120 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 70,056 miles

Cooling radiator condition, poor.

Front brake discs worn.

Headlamp self levelling linkage adrift Nearside Front.

Nearside handbrake cable split.

Offside rear wheel, inner rim dented.

Oil leak from engine, suspect oil filter.

Rear tyres wearing irregularly on inside edge.

Some run out to nearside front disc.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 58,116 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 58,116 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front and rear brake discs worn and rear pads wearing thin. Front discs have slight run-out.

Nearside front self levelling unit, linkage adrift.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 46,067 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 46,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Handbrake cables split.

Horn performance poor.

Radiator condition very poor.

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 25 Aug 2006 31,198 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 31,134 miles

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

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

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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PF53 VPU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PF53 VPU, 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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PF53 VPU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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