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ST55 MJF

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,725 mi
Last recorded94,725 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 MJF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 94,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear o/s tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front and rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2021 94,724 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle front n/s outer door handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Body component insecure front o/s inner wing cover loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak front o/s shock -absorber leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front o/s upper ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Brake cable insecure rear both n/s o/s lower handbrake cables insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rear n/s tyre worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear o/s tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front and rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2020 87,183 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower front lower sub frame showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front n/s inner tyre [WORN] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer n/s front outer door handle is not a original one but still opening and closing door [at time of testing]

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear inner tyre [WORN] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front o/s inner shock-absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn [showing heat cracks] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Fail 28 Aug 2020 87,183 miles

Central Lower Exhaust system insecure central exhaust silencer box insecure [both brackets broken] (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s front dipped head light not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle n/s front outer door handle missing [two door] can not be opened from outside of vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower front lower sub frame showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front n/s inner tyre [WORN] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear inner tyre [WORN] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front o/s inner shock-absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn [showing heat cracks] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 30 Aug 2019 80,842 miles

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

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

Front sub frame & suspension components shows signs of corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall cracking

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall cracking

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

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

middle exhaust brackets broken

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2018 73,867 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 73,843 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Front subframe corroded

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

Nearside Front subframe prescribed areas corroded

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

Nearside Rear brake has slight judder

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front subframe prescribed areas corroded

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear mounts split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 71,341 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit very near cords / plys (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 71,341 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit very near cords / plys (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 67,796 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 67,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 63,926 miles

engine oil low

Pass 5 Sep 2014 60,083 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 60,083 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 55,102 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 55,100 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 50,365 miles

chip in front screen just under 10mm

slight play near side front lower anti roll bar drop link ball joint

Pass 2 Nov 2011 46,262 miles

chip in front windscreen

n/s/r h/b cable outer sheith starting to split

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges & o/s/f marks on outer sidewall

Pass 5 Nov 2010 42,615 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 38,601 miles

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

drivers seat, does not fully recline for passangers.

front reg plate cracked.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 28,506 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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ST55 MJF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 67,523 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 ST55 MJF, 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 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ST55 MJF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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