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AF53 TVD

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,665 mi
Last recorded139,665 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 TVD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 139,665 miles

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

both rear brake backing plates deteriorated

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted

exhaust deteriorated

offside front wheel bearing worn

oil leak

parking brake effort low

smoke emission levels high

Fail 18 Aug 2015 139,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

parking brake effort low

smoke emission levels high

offside front wheel bearing worn

oil leak

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

both rear brake backing plates deteriorated

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2014 128,236 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 119,016 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 119,016 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 110,120 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 110,120 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 92,504 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 92,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 74,987 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 56,623 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 37,727 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 37,727 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 24,226 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 16,907 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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AF53 TVD is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF53 TVD, 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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AF53 TVD is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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