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YN54 MZX

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,978 mi
Last recorded119,978 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN54 MZX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2022 119,978 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 119,854 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 119,854 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 119,848 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 119,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 119,837 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 115,546 miles

repair covered in underseal

Fail 8 Sep 2017 115,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 103,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower rear arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 103,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower rear arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 94,755 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 94,755 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 84,002 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 84,002 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 72,907 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 62,199 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 56,597 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 47,907 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 39,911 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 39,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 31,530 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 23,391 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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YN54 MZX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 YN54 MZX, 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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YN54 MZX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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