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RX04 JWV

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,278 mi
Last recorded45,278 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 JWV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 45,278 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 44,385 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 43,175 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 41,469 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 41,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 39,351 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer rubber exhaust mounts deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 36,720 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2021 36,720 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 34,345 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 33,324 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 31,677 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 30,790 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 29,916 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Jun 2015 29,071 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 28,013 miles

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiper is split

Pass 24 Jun 2013 27,304 miles

Centre seat belt not fitted at the time of test.

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rubbers are DET.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 26,792 miles

Oil leak

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber is worn through

rear silencer hangers are defective

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 23 Jun 2011 25,736 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear wiper is split

Pass 1 Jul 2010 24,867 miles

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber worn through

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 16 Mar 2009 23,233 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 20,791 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 18,600 miles

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

Offside Front 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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RX04 JWV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RX04 JWV, 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 RX04 JWV registered?

RX04 JWV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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