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YY54 FJX

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,241 mi
Last recorded105,241 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 FJX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 105,241 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 104,888 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 104,595 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too high nearside & offside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower arm bushes are deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside & offside head lamp mounts are damaged

under body area's corroding

Pass 23 Feb 2018 100,876 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 100,875 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 100,712 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 97,453 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 97,452 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 93,309 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 87,949 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 82,585 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 77,596 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2011 72,912 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 72,313 miles

Both front lower suspension arm outer rubber bushes slightly perished

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Centre exhaust rubber mounting is perished

N/S/R floor is rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2009 62,016 miles

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link lower ball joint.

Fail 17 Jul 2009 62,016 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)

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

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link lower ball joint.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 49,892 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 41,923 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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YY54 FJX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YY54 FJX, 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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YY54 FJX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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