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RY04 YBC

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,104 mi
Last recorded83,104 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 YBC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 83,104 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both number plate lamps dim

Fail 19 May 2026 83,104 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both number plate lamps dim

Pass 15 May 2025 77,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small box at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively faces n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear box corroded

Pass 28 May 2024 75,565 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2023 72,208 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 70,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and uneven wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 May 2022 70,378 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and uneven wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 May 2021 69,169 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 68,724 miles

exhaust boxes outer sheild coming off

n s r tyre slightly outof shape

Pass 29 May 2019 67,746 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 May 2018 66,811 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2017 65,322 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 65,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 62,961 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 61,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre tread wearing uneven

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 58,791 miles

Exhaust backbox outer casing deteriorating

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

Fail 9 Jun 2013 56,585 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

O/s rear tyre has worn close to legal minimum

Rear silencer rotting... @@..//............... Thanx 4ur custom

Pass 9 Jun 2013 56,585 miles

O/s rear tyre has worn close to legal minimum

Rear silencer rotting... @@..//............... Thanx 4ur custom

Fail 18 May 2013 56,462 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 May 2012 52,932 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

front wipers worn

Fail 28 May 2012 52,932 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 49,641 miles

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

large stone chip on screen outside zone a

Fail 7 May 2011 49,641 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

large stone chip on screen outside zone a

Fail 15 May 2010 47,331 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded.

rubber mountain for hand brake cable worn.

scuf marks on offside front tyre

stone chip on windscreen.

Pass 15 May 2010 47,331 miles

exhaust corroded.

rubber mountain for hand brake cable worn.

scuf marks on offside front tyre

stone chip on windscreen.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 42,099 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 39,287 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 34,543 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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RY04 YBC is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RY04 YBC, 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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RY04 YBC is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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