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RG53 DCZ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

131,661 mi
Last recorded131,661 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 DCZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 131,661 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 131,451 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 131,253 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 130,938 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 19 Jul 2022 130,314 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 130,052 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 129,849 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 128,985 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 128,260 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 126,976 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 125,972 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn

handbrake high

slight exhaust blow from centre joint

Pass 2 Apr 2015 124,536 miles

Coolant leak

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

Handbrake cable supports corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 118,601 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 112,120 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 105,322 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear parking brake slightly weak

Fail 28 Mar 2012 105,077 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear parking brake slightly weak

Pass 23 Nov 2010 81,427 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 81,427 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 69,873 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 69,873 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 59,324 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 50,761 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 41,064 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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RG53 DCZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RG53 DCZ, 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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RG53 DCZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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