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YL04 ERX

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,766 mi
Last recorded77,766 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 ERX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 77,766 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded n/s/r,, o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17,, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17,, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

pre sept 2009 reverse lamps not working

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Apr 2025 77,116 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 77,108 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2023 75,659 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 73,097 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 73,080 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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 boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 72,069 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 69,363 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 69,363 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 67,455 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 57,849 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 53,474 miles

Headlamp height adjuster broken n/s/f on lower wishbone

Pass 10 Oct 2013 47,450 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 41,945 miles

back box corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2011 37,503 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 32,689 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 24,641 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 24,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 22,237 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 17,261 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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YL04 ERX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YL04 ERX, 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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YL04 ERX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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