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SL54 HXF

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,758 mi
Last recorded80,758 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 HXF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 80,758 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 80,748 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 80,695 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 80,583 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 80,491 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 80,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 80,171 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 80,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust blowing

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 73,760 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 72,658 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 71,840 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 71,219 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 70,032 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 70,032 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 69,280 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 69,280 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

No washer to secure bushes on top engine steady

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 66,501 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 66,087 miles

osr tyre worn outer edge

Pass 8 Feb 2013 65,146 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 65,146 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 65,146 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 64,465 miles

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 28 Sep 2010 58,000 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 57,993 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 57,143 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 53,667 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

back box casing deterioated

Pass 16 Dec 2008 51,527 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 48,343 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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SL54 HXF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 3,179cc 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 SL54 HXF, 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 SL54 HXF registered?

SL54 HXF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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