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RV53 YSC

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,835 mi
Last recorded179,835 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 YSC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 179,835 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides floor support under front seats (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 179,747 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam and dip (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides floor support under front seats (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 177,192 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive inner drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front floor pan stiffeners corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 177,182 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high main beam (4.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive inner drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front floor pan stiffeners corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 172,412 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan body mounting rails not considered an integral part of vehicle structure by tester,floor pan solid. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 172,282 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides dip (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low main beam (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan body mounting rails not considered an integral part of vehicle structure by tester,floor pan solid. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 162,318 miles

Nearside Front front floor corroded but not exessive

Offside Front floor corroded but not excessive

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 155,180 miles

All tyres are slightly worn on inner edges.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front floor/chassis rail is corroded.

Nearside rear brake pads wearing thin.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear park brake cable outer covering deteriorated.

Rear silencer outer layer is deteriorated.

Slight play in off side steering rack inner drumstick.

Fail 23 Jul 2016 155,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

All tyres are slightly worn on inner edges.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front floor/chassis rail is corroded.

Nearside rear brake pads wearing thin.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear park brake cable outer covering deteriorated.

Rear silencer outer layer is deteriorated.

Slight play in off side steering rack inner drumstick.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 142,156 miles

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)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wipers worn

offside rear shacker worn

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

surface rust on underside and suspension componants

Pass 30 Sep 2013 119,531 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 103,627 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 90,857 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 76,109 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 74,397 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 55,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 42,390 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 28,157 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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RV53 YSC is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 67,630 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 RV53 YSC, 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 23 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RV53 YSC is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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