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YA53 EMJ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,774 mi
Last recorded55,774 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 EMJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 55,774 miles

exhaust system heavy rust throughout

fuel pipes heavy rust

n/s chassis to floor heavy rust

o/s chassis to floor heavy rust

Fail 17 Feb 2017 55,567 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s front (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s outer sill (5.2.6)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s (3.7.B.6a)

exhaust system heavy rust throughout

fuel pipes heavy rust

n/s chassis to floor heavy rust

o/s chassis to floor heavy rust

Pass 23 Feb 2016 50,708 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 50,702 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 45,799 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 45,795 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 41,310 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 41,304 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 38,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear caliper housings worn?

Pass 21 Feb 2012 35,879 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 35,879 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 33,951 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 31,873 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 30,067 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 27,494 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 23,973 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

poor/weak sound from horns

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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YA53 EMJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YA53 EMJ, 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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YA53 EMJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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