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AF03 UXD

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,287 mi
Last recorded153,287 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 UXD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 153,287 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 148,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 139,450 miles

Central Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2017 139,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 131,861 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 121,861 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear STICKING ON SLIGHTLY.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 120,632 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 120,632 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 108,350 miles

offside wiper blade split on edges

Pass 11 Feb 2013 97,251 miles

slight play in front suspension

Fail 11 Feb 2013 97,250 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in front suspension

Pass 17 Jan 2012 85,685 miles

floor pans corroded

handbrake cables missing centre mouting straps

some play in the o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 24 Jan 2011 77,318 miles

slight play in osf steering arm

Pass 19 Jan 2010 67,255 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 67,255 miles

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

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

PAS noisey in opperation

both front lower ball joints have slight lift/play

Pass 9 Apr 2009 59,683 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 59,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 51,188 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 51,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 41,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 41,721 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 31,611 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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AF03 UXD is a 2003 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 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 AF03 UXD, 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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AF03 UXD is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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