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AF53 BLJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,531 mi
Last recorded106,531 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 BLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 106,531 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 97,989 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 89,384 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 87,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 5 Jan 2013 84,800 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light

Pass 5 Jan 2012 82,074 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 79,266 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 75,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 70,421 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 70,421 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 62,402 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Dec 2007 62,400 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 51,453 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 BLJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BLJ, 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 AF53 BLJ registered?

AF53 BLJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is AF53 BLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 BLJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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