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Alfa Romeo 147

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,970 cc

LM52 DZWMOT history

LM52 DZW is a silver petrol Alfa Romeo 147 first used on 16 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 93,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Nov 2025
Mileage
93,986 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 DZW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
147
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 DZW was last recorded at 93,986 miles on 21 Nov 2024, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,953 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
4,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 93,986 miles
  • 2023 – 90,676 miles
  • 2022 – 89,004 miles
  • 2021 – 87,155 miles
  • 2020 – 86,151 miles
  • 2019 – 85,363 miles
  • 2017 – 84,751 miles
  • 2016 – 78,463 miles
  • 2015 – 72,076 miles
  • 2014 – 67,158 miles
  • 2013 – 62,754 miles
  • 2012 – 56,064 miles
  • 2011 – 49,211 miles
  • 2010 – 38,844 miles
  • 2009 – 27,373 miles
  • 2008 – 23,338 miles
  • 2007 – 18,208 miles
  • 2006 – 14,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,986 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,986 miles (+33)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    93,986 miles
    Test number
    493363614702
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail93,953 miles (+3,277)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,953 miles
    Test number
    862614849679
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view and loose (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass90,676 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    90,676 miles
    Test number
    604346352269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail90,675 miles (+1,671)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,675 miles
    Test number
    453873177005
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively TO BE TESTED (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass89,004 miles (+1,849)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    89,004 miles
    Test number
    238321452338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,155 miles (+1,004)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    87,155 miles
    Test number
    232137492083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,151 miles (+788)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    86,151 miles
    Test number
    259347039013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    85,363 miles
    Test number
    949705359450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail85,363 miles (+612)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,363 miles
    Test number
    686248707585
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass84,751 miles (+6,288)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    84,751 miles
    Test number
    169565182232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass78,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    78,463 miles
    Test number
    735455480285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail78,463 miles (+6,387)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,463 miles
    Test number
    149197375767
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 45 17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit URGENT (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryREAR WHEEL TRACK REQUIRED

  13. Pass72,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    72,076 miles
    Test number
    675653401797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,076 miles (+4,918)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,076 miles
    Test number
    901303839679
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass67,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    67,158 miles
    Test number
    389968434305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail67,157 miles (+4,403)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,157 miles
    Test number
    976338034302
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass62,754 miles (+6,690)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    62,754 miles
    Test number
    448472513482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,064 miles (+6,853)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    56,064 miles
    Test number
    675511712357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,211 miles (+10,367)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    49,211 miles
    Test number
    415943511362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,844 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    38,844 miles
    Test number
    460459540403
    • NoteNearside rear brake cable slighty lose
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked on outter wall

  21. Fail38,844 miles (+7,237)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,844 miles
    Test number
    414589140442
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside rear brake cable slighty lose
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked on outter wall

  22. Pass31,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    31,607 miles
    Test number
    100038440499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail31,607 miles (+4,234)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,607 miles
    Test number
    674348740067
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteCentre & rear exhaust section corrode up !!!
    • NoteFront brake disc's lipped & corrode inner side !!!
    • NoteFront brake pad linning approx 80% worn low !!!

  24. Pass27,373 miles (+4,035)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    27,373 miles
    Test number
    412053919051
    • NoteFront brake disc's glazed & worn ????
    • NoteNearside & offside front brake flex hose perished & cracking up ????

  25. Pass23,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    23,338 miles
    Test number
    532430938074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail23,338 miles (+5,130)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,338 miles
    Test number
    240320438037
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail18,208 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,208 miles
    Test number
    402330227010
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc corroding on outer braking surface

  28. Pass18,208 miles (+4,075)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    18,208 miles
    Test number
    974500627011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc corroding on outer braking surface

  29. Pass14,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    14,133 miles
    Test number
    110720216435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 DZW

Does LM52 DZW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 DZW expired on 20 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 DZW?
The MOT on LM52 DZW expired on 20 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 DZW done?
LM52 DZW was recorded at 93,986 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2024, an average of 4,233 miles a year.
Has LM52 DZW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 DZW has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LM52 DZW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 DZW find?
LM52 DZW passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2024 with 3 advisories: front direction indicator slightly discoloured both; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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