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AE53 ESF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

82,427 mi
Last recorded82,427 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 ESF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 82,427 miles

All vehicle under body and suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2021 74,093 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 74,093 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 68,725 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 66,745 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 62,545 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 62,543 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front boot loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Service brake binding but not excessively offside rear brake (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 60,399 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 57,657 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front bushes,rear of arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 54,906 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 49,515 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 45,667 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 40,563 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 34,592 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 30,460 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 28,357 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 26,424 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 24,045 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 21,849 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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AE53 ESF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,642 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE53 ESF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE53 ESF registered?

AE53 ESF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is AE53 ESF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 ESF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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