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WX54 ZCN

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,951 mi
Last recorded125,951 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX54 ZCN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 125,951 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 125,931 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 122,495 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 122,424 miles

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

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 117,167 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 110,537 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 106,388 miles

both rear exhaust boxes and mount deteriated/rusty

front reg plate damaged slightly

n/s/r reflector part deteriated

Fail 31 Oct 2017 106,388 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r floor corodded (5.2.6)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s/f (top susp arm ) (2.4.G.2)

both rear exhaust boxes and mount deteriated/rusty

front reg plate damaged slightly

n/s/r reflector part deteriated

Pass 2 Nov 2016 101,062 miles

both front indicators discoloured

front reg plate cracked/deteriated

n/s/r reflector part broken

o/s/f sunvisor not fitted

o/s/r shock slightly damp/misting of oil

park brake has littlem reserve

rear exhaust mount rusty

Fail 2 Nov 2016 101,062 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f floor/chassis corodded (2.4.A.3)

both front indicators discoloured

front reg plate cracked/deteriated

n/s/r reflector part broken

o/s/f sunvisor not fitted

o/s/r shock slightly damp/misting of oil

park brake has littlem reserve

rear exhaust mount rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2015 94,736 miles

front reg plate deteriated /cracked

n/s/r reflector slightly damaged

rear exhaust mount rusty/deteriated

Fail 16 Nov 2015 94,549 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated n/s/f (2.5.A.2)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s/f (2.5.A.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s/f top susp arm ( both inner bushes ) (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s/f top susp arm (both inner bushes) (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

front reg plate deteriated /cracked

n/s/r reflector slightly damaged

rear exhaust mount rusty/deteriated

Pass 26 Nov 2014 84,833 miles

front number plate damaged

ns/f and os/f brake flexi hoses cracking

ns/r tyre on limit

oil level low

Fail 26 Nov 2014 84,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate damaged

ns/f and os/f brake flexi hoses cracking

ns/r tyre on limit

oil level low

Pass 22 Nov 2013 73,441 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 73,217 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 62,257 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Nov 2012 62,257 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2011 54,556 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 54,556 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 50,210 miles

handbrake outer cables corroded/split

Fail 29 Oct 2010 50,118 miles

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

handbrake outer cables corroded/split

Pass 30 Oct 2009 46,095 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2008 41,183 miles

0/s and n/s handbrake cables outer casing breaking

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 35,954 miles

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

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

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

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

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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WX54 ZCN is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 WX54 ZCN, 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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WX54 ZCN is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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