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YG05 BSF

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,555 mi
Last recorded86,555 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 BSF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 86,555 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 86,552 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 86,524 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 86,524 miles

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2024 86,500 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 86,414 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 86,261 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 84,609 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 83,199 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 79,966 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 76,370 miles

Central Front Oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 76,246 miles

Centre Front oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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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YG05 BSF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YG05 BSF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG05 BSF registered?

YG05 BSF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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