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RX53 FTK

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,781 mi
Last recorded48,781 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 FTK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 48,781 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 48,394 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 46,075 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 44,739 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 43,154 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 41,954 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 40,537 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 39,272 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 38,038 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 37,020 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 35,855 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 33,800 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 33,739 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 31,215 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 24,146 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 24,146 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 15,206 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Dec 2006 15,199 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RX53 FTK is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RX53 FTK, 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 RX53 FTK registered?

RX53 FTK is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is RX53 FTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 FTK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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