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ML53UJR
2003 ALFA ROMEO 147
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration ML53UJR
- Manufacturer ALFA ROMEO
- Model 147
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
14
Passes
9
Failures
60.87%
Pass Rate
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49 Total Defects Recorded
27 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 101,962 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 99,067 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2021 21 Jun 20261 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 99,067 MI
21 Jun 20264 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,384 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 96,384 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
2 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,755 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
2 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,612 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2018 21 Jun 20263 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 85,691 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
7 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,382 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
6 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,011 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2015 21 Jun 20263 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 78,011 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
2 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,400 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2014 21 Jun 20262 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 73,400 MI
21 Jun 202626 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,907 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2013 21 Jun 202626 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 68,907 MI
21 Jun 202629 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,323 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2012 21 Jun 202629 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 66,323 MI
21 Jun 20264 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 64,243 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
4 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 64,243 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
6 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 61,127 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
7 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,401 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2009 21 Jun 20263 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 54,781 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2008 21 Jun 20261 May 2007
Fail
Mileage: 54,781 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
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ML53UJR was registered on 2003-09-30
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