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YH54 FCF

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

129,654 mi
Last recorded129,654 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 FCF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 129,654 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING ON TEST

Fail 31 Mar 2026 129,654 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended CIP MISSING OF SEAT BELT (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed AND PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHING

Offside Front TYRE PERISHING

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER AND OUTER PART OF TYRE AND PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING ON TEST

Pass 4 Apr 2025 120,658 miles

O/S/R & O/S/F & N/S/R TYRES ARE PERISHING

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING ON TEST

Fail 4 Apr 2025 120,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

O/S/R & O/S/F & N/S/R TYRES ARE PERISHING

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING ON TEST

Pass 12 Apr 2024 114,634 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 114,619 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and middle rubber exhaust hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure handbrake cable (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure handbrake cable (1.1.15 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 114,552 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/ wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 112,344 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 110,591 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 108,963 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 106,680 miles

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 103,757 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 101,135 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 99,974 miles

rear exhaust slight deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2013 96,763 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 90,845 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

corroison in various places

front brake judder

oil leak

play in offside steering arm

Fail 14 Dec 2012 90,844 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

corroison in various places

front brake judder

oil leak

play in offside steering arm

Pass 17 Dec 2011 84,895 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 84,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 71,161 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 55,493 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 55,493 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 42,881 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight movement on anti roll bar

Pass 21 Nov 2007 31,662 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 26,138 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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YH54 FCF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YH54 FCF, 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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YH54 FCF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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