MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,523 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective plus others perisshed (6.1.2 (a))
clutch anti slip missing
coolant low
wiring bracket insecure nearside front
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill x2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective plus others perisshed (6.1.2 (a))
clutch anti slip missing
coolant low
wiring bracket insecure nearside front
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
clutch anti slip missing
exhaust flexi worn
front suspension corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
clutch anti slip missing
exhaust flexi worn
front suspension corroded
Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear perrished (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
clutch anti slip missing
coolant low
front and rear suspension components corroded
front exhaust flexi worn
n/s handbrake cable hanging low
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split (3.5 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear perrished (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
clutch anti slip missing
coolant low
front and rear suspension components corroded
front exhaust flexi worn
n/s handbrake cable hanging low
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front and Rear disc are slightly scored and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Rear Wiper missing.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill excessively corroded within prescribed area of suspension and seat belt. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front and Rear disc are slightly scored and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Rear Wiper missing.
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Clutch pedal anti slip missing
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear drop links have slight knock (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Clutch pedal anti slip missing
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear drop links have slight knock (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust deteriorating
front roll bar might be hitting sturt
front tyres worn on edges
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
exhaust deteriorating
front roll bar might be hitting sturt
front tyres worn on edges
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust system not adequately supported at rear (7.1.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
exhaust deteriorating
exhaust deteriorating
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust and mountings deteriorating
oil leaks
parts under vehicle corroding
engine noise / oil level low
parts under vehicle corroding
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
engine noise / oil level low
parts under vehicle corroding
centre exaust heatshield insicure
clutch pedal rubber worn.
o/s headlamp leveling device in op
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
centre exaust heatshield insicure.
clutch pedal rubber worn.
o/s headlamp leveling device in op.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bonnet safty catch stiff
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear exhaust mounts deteriaroted
exhaust corroded,discs corroded.
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YY03 TXX is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 67,630 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 YY03 TXX, 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 23 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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YY03 TXX is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 May 2003.
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