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AJ03 BHE

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,547 mi
Last recorded103,547 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 BHE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 103,547 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 103,547 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust mounting broken off middle pipe

handbrake warning light not working

rear washer not working

Pass 11 Mar 2013 92,003 miles

handbrake warning light not working

slight blow from exhaust manifold

Pass 28 Mar 2012 83,195 miles

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

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

engine lower cover broken loose

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak from gearbox

rear washer inop

Fail 28 Mar 2012 83,195 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

engine lower cover broken loose

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak from gearbox

rear washer inop

Pass 23 Mar 2011 71,088 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust rubbers for exhaust rear box split but safety band still supporting exhaust

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Undertray loose

Pass 22 Mar 2010 61,490 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 61,490 miles

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

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

NSR tyre wearing off on inner edge

OSR tyre blocking on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2009 52,960 miles

both rear tyres scrubbed on inside edge

Pass 8 Apr 2008 42,117 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 42,115 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) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear hand brake insecure not fixed where should be

Pass 29 Mar 2007 29,766 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 17,662 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 17,662 miles

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

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

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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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AJ03 BHE is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AJ03 BHE, 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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AJ03 BHE is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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