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AF53 BFO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,611 mi
Last recorded99,611 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 BFO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 99,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 99,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 92,691 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 90,477 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 89,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 87,402 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 85,488 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 82,506 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 82,493 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 79,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn smooth

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Nov 2016 79,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn smooth

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 74,363 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 71,235 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 66,732 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 62,979 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 58,204 miles

slight brake bind on both rear wheels

Pass 15 Nov 2010 52,920 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 45,688 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 39,480 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 31,451 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 24,779 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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AF53 BFO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF53 BFO, 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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AF53 BFO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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