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AF53 EWX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,222 mi
Last recorded92,222 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 EWX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 92,222 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 87,961 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 73,585 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 73,585 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 56,302 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 53,973 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Nov 2015 51,293 miles

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Nov 2014 47,961 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 45,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front dics badly corroded inner surface

Pass 11 Dec 2012 42,335 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 40,078 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 36,608 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 32,929 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Dec 2008 29,347 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 24,668 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 24,668 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 18,654 miles

both front tyres worn low on shoulders tread depth low

Fail 29 Dec 2006 18,654 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn low on shoulders tread depth low

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 EWX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EWX, 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 EWX registered?

AF53 EWX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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