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WD53 AOX

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,369 mi
Last recorded106,369 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 AOX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 May 2017 106,369 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 95,186 miles

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

brake discs corroded all round

Pass 19 May 2015 91,045 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 85,649 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 82,132 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 May 2013 82,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2012 74,958 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 65,883 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 65,883 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 63,296 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyre's worn inner edge

front number plate

Fail 27 Oct 2010 63,296 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyre's worn inner edge

front number plate

Fail 18 Feb 2010 59,305 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 59,305 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 53,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre slight tear

Pass 20 Feb 2009 53,761 miles

Nearside front tyre slight tear

Pass 25 Feb 2008 49,188 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 49,188 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 45,772 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 44,460 miles

Both rear exhaust rubber mounts perished.

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 28 Dec 2006 44,460 miles

Both rear exhaust rubber mounts perished.

Slight play in steering rack.

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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WD53 AOX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WD53 AOX, 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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WD53 AOX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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