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WN55 ODJ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,499 mi
Last recorded155,499 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 ODJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 155,499 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel well - outer skin only (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + other rear suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear brake pipes and ferrules covered in mud etc

Fail 15 Nov 2024 155,306 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel well - outer skin only (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + other rear suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear brake pipes and ferrules covered in mud etc

Pass 1 Nov 2023 149,761 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 149,761 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 145,410 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 145,410 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside sill & inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2021 139,648 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 135,863 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 130,573 miles

Offside Front Lower stone chip

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play vertical link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2018 125,840 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 125,840 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 121,268 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 116,633 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 116,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 5 May 2015 109,856 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 May 2015 109,850 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 100,104 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 89,163 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 77,178 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 77,174 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 May 2011 68,299 miles

rear discs slightly coroded

Pass 4 Jan 2010 52,434 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 32,332 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 32,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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WN55 ODJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WN55 ODJ, 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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WN55 ODJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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