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YY03 TXX

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

102,523 mi
Last recorded102,523 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 TXX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 102,523 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 102,523 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 101,110 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 101,110 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 100,170 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 100,170 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 99,576 miles

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.

Fail 2 Dec 2020 99,572 miles

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.

Pass 10 Jul 2019 97,970 miles

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))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 97,970 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 97,061 miles

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))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 97,064 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 95,079 miles

exhaust deteriorating

front roll bar might be hitting sturt

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 3 Jul 2017 95,079 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust deteriorating

front roll bar might be hitting sturt

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Jul 2016 93,769 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 93,769 miles

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)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 91,664 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 22 Jun 2015 91,664 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 4 Jul 2014 89,384 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 85,678 miles

engine noise / oil level low

parts under vehicle corroding

Fail 19 Jun 2013 85,672 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 80,343 miles

centre exaust heatshield insicure

clutch pedal rubber worn.

o/s headlamp leveling device in op

Fail 6 Jun 2012 80,166 miles

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.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 75,748 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 75,748 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 71,326 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 65,554 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 59,594 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 59,551 miles

exhaust corroded,discs corroded.

Pass 8 Jun 2007 50,240 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 38,428 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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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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