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WA04 ZXL

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

White Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

58,231 mi
Last recorded58,231 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 ZXL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 58,231 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 58,228 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 57,441 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 56,726 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 56,376 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 56,322 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 55,691 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 54,783 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 54,777 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 51,369 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 49,769 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 48,603 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Washer jets poor

Pass 20 Jun 2015 48,281 miles

o/s/wiper smearing screen slightly ./ o/s/washer jet partailly blocked ./

poss slight coolant leak o/s/ lower corner near radaitor ./

slight blow on exhaust centre section join

slight play in both top suspenion arm assemblys ./

Fail 20 Jun 2015 48,281 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

o/s/wiper smearing screen slightly ./ o/s/washer jet partailly blocked ./

poss slight coolant leak o/s/ lower corner near radaitor ./

slight blow on exhaust centre section join

slight play in both top suspenion arm assemblys ./

Pass 26 Jun 2014 46,726 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 46,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 42,441 miles

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

cut in sdewall n/s/r tyre

vehicle has only just met the required park brake efficiency.

Fail 13 Jun 2013 42,398 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cut in sdewall n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2012 36,927 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

r/floor corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 31,251 miles

floor corroding

slight damage to nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2010 27,211 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 23,906 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 19,743 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 15,846 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 15,642 miles

Nearside Rear 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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WA04 ZXL is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WA04 ZXL, 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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WA04 ZXL is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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