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WD53 JRX

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

98,705 mi
Last recorded98,705 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 JRX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 98,705 miles

cuts in front tyres sidewalls

Fail 2 Nov 2016 98,705 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

cuts in front tyres sidewalls

Pass 7 Oct 2015 94,096 miles

EML on.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside fog lamp not working

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 94,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

EML on.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside fog lamp not working

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 86,818 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 86,816 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 81,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2013 81,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 74,465 miles

2 rubber mounts perishing

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 74,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

2 rubber mounts perishing

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 66,795 miles

Front and rear exhaust box rubbers perished/cracked

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front washers weak(altough hitting screen)

Nearside front lower spring rubber mount split/perished

Offside rear inner rim slightley buckled

Fail 5 Sep 2011 66,795 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front disc's lipped and below minimum thickness

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2010 55,824 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 55,824 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 48,799 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 48,799 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 39,654 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 28,115 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 28,114 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/R tyre is badly stepped on inner edge.

O/S/F tyre 2mm in center.

both exhaust back box rubber mounts perished.

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 JRX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 JRX, 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 WD53 JRX registered?

WD53 JRX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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