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WM53 RMX

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,113 mi
Last recorded99,113 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 RMX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 99,113 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 1 May 2018 96,620 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil springs corroded

noise front suspension

Fail 19 Apr 2018 96,611 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil springs corroded

noise front suspension

Pass 11 May 2017 91,634 miles

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

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

Front lower arm bushes starting to deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper arm has slight play

Nearside Rear handbrake cable brackes starting rust

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 91,624 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Front lower arm bushes starting to deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper arm has slight play

Nearside Rear handbrake cable brackes starting rust

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 84,210 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 75,825 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 75,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 67,847 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 67,847 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 60,003 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 52,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 46,146 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 38,168 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 29,803 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 20,592 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 13,331 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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WM53 RMX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WM53 RMX, 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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WM53 RMX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 February 2004.

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