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YG55 EFC

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

118,313 mi
Last recorded118,313 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 EFC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2020 118,313 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.10 LIMIT (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn SUSPENSION ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 114,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 114,218 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 109,328 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 109,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 105,485 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 105,485 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 101,436 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 101,436 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 97,626 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on at time of test

Pass 7 Jan 2014 95,246 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 95,246 miles

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

Engine management light on at time of test

Pass 8 Jan 2013 92,909 miles

engine management light on at time of test

Fail 4 Jan 2013 92,908 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

engine management light on at time of test

Pass 6 Jan 2012 91,380 miles

both rear tyre slightly fearthering on inner edges

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2012 91,380 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyre slightly fearthering on inner edges

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2011 88,801 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 79,400 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 65,991 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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YG55 EFC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YG55 EFC, 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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YG55 EFC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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