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MA53LCE
2003 ALFA ROMEO 147
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration MA53LCE
- Manufacturer ALFA ROMEO
- Model 147
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 23 Jun 2026
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MOT History 11 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11
Total Tests
7
Passes
4
Failures
63.64%
Pass Rate
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47 Total Defects Recorded
19 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 70,008 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
31 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 69,989 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
31 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,432 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
31 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 68,432 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
31 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 67,009 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
31 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,884 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2012 23 Jun 202626 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 61,608 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
27 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 52,169 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2010 23 Jun 202628 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,684 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 40,684 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 37,795 MI
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MA53LCE was registered on 2003-09-26
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