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AF53 TVC

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,433 mi
Last recorded95,433 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 TVC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 95,433 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 95,433 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 91,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 91,067 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 84,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has damage not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 83,502 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 104,723 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 104,723 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure parking brake (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Brake cable insecure parking brake (3.5.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 81,638 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 81,638 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2014 79,725 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake cables poor condition and mounts weak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 76,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 73,677 miles

unable to fully inspect n/s/r seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Pass 4 May 2011 70,196 miles

unable to fully inspect n/s/r seatbelt due to child seat fitted

wipers split

Pass 19 Apr 2010 66,190 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 61,320 miles

poss fuel leak at filler neck pipes o/s/r???

Pass 8 May 2008 55,163 miles

all six (6) exhaust rubber mountings are in poor condition

Pass 12 May 2007 48,953 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 44,007 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 70,881 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 70,881 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AF53 TVC is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AF53 TVC, 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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What year was AF53 TVC registered?

AF53 TVC is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AF53 TVC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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