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RX53 FXU

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,740 mi
Last recorded84,740 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 FXU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 84,740 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 84,740 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 79,860 miles

Air bag light on.

Exhaust corroded.

Front & rear brake discs corroded.

Minor chips in front windscreen.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

signs of slight oil leak.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 71,712 miles

Airbag lamp illuminated

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

Rear brake discs have slight deteriation

Rear exhaust rubbers have deteriation

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 71,712 miles

Airbag lamp illuminated

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs have slight deteriation

Rear exhaust rubbers have deteriation

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 64,316 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust hangers have slight deteriation

Fail 28 May 2010 64,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Oil leak

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

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

rear exhaust hangers have slight deteriation

vehicle under tray insecure

Pass 20 May 2009 53,169 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 39,970 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 39,970 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 34,977 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 34,977 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RX53 FXU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FXU, 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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RX53 FXU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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