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AF53 BLZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,263 mi
Last recorded146,263 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 146,263 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Nov 2022 146,263 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 137,119 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 137,117 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 132,753 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Bumpstops in poor condition.

Pass 16 Apr 2019 126,839 miles

All tyres Perished

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 126,839 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All tyres Perished

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 119,088 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 109,541 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2016 95,738 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 85,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Jan 2014 77,578 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 72,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 68,999 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tca bushes slightly worn not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 6 Dec 2010 64,079 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspention arm rear bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f tyre low tread on inside edge not below limits at time of test.

Fail 6 Dec 2010 64,079 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspention arm rear bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f tyre low tread on inside edge not below limits at time of test.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 61,977 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tca bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm limit.

Fail 8 Dec 2009 61,977 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f & o/s/f tca bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm limit.

Fail 9 Dec 2008 59,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

n/s/f tyre low tread on inside edge not below limits at time of test.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 59,502 miles

n/s/f tyre low tread on inside edge not below limits at time of test.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 55,429 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 30,393 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 BLZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BLZ, 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 BLZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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