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YJ53 PFC

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,480 mi
Last recorded94,480 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 PFC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 94,480 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 94,480 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 92,428 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

General surface corrosion

Movement in steering rack

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 92,428 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Movement in steering rack

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 89,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 87,099 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 78,087 miles

Hammer found lying under bonnet on top of gearbox

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 64,696 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 64,693 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 53,100 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre wearing thin and close to legal limit

Pass 8 Jan 2010 53,100 miles

offside front tyre wearing thin and close to legal limit

Pass 13 Jan 2009 42,424 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 37,117 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 27,497 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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YJ53 PFC is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YJ53 PFC, 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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YJ53 PFC is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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