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RF54 BCU

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,183 mi
Last recorded25,183 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 BCU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2025 25,183 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 25,176 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 25,164 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 25,147 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 25,027 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 24,806 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 24,353 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 23,066 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 21,757 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 20,462 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 18,871 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 17,629 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 16,338 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 14,617 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 13,060 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 11,281 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 9,696 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 7,742 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 6,420 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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RF54 BCU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RF54 BCU, 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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What year was RF54 BCU registered?

RF54 BCU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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