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AD03 UZY

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,310 mi
Last recorded102,310 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 UZY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2019 102,310 miles

2 exhaust brackets corroded and detached but system still adequately supported

MIL illuminated indicating an engine fault

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 102,310 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

2 exhaust brackets corroded and detached but system still adequately supported

MIL illuminated indicating an engine fault

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 96,629 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 96,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 82,087 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 21 Dec 2017 82,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2016 71,931 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 67,297 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 63,744 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 52,794 miles

2X Front tyres worn on inner edges

2x Front brake discs corroded

Nearside rear brake pads worn very low

Slight play in nearside rear & offside rear wheel bearings

Fail 24 Jan 2012 52,706 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 41,779 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 41,773 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 35,598 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 30,370 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 24,293 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 18,198 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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AD03 UZY is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AD03 UZY, 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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AD03 UZY is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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