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AF53 EYX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

124,590 mi
Last recorded124,590 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 EYX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 124,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 124,590 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 122,163 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 122,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 118,834 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 115,987 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 113,583 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 113,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 110,507 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 107,547 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 103,853 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 103,327 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 9 Nov 2015 97,597 miles

REAR SHOCK COVERS LOOSE / REAR BOX SKIN LOOSE

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/F DROP LING X PLAY / O/S/F CV BOOT WEAPING /

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/R WHEEL RIM INNER

TRACKING / DAMAGE TO N/S SILL / UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 5 Nov 2015 97,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR SHOCK COVERS LOOSE / REAR BOX SKIN LOOSE

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/F DROP LING X PLAY / O/S/F CV BOOT WEAPING /

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/R WHEEL RIM INNER

TRACKING / DAMAGE TO N/S SILL / UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 10 Nov 2014 91,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R DOOR / REAR BOX SKIN LOOSE / SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F DROP LINK / BOTH FRONT INNER WISHBONE BUSHES SPLITTING X SLIGHT PLAY / DAMAGE TO N/S SILL / /

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/F WHEEL / REAR SHOCK COVERS LOOSE /

SLIGHT ENGINE SMOKE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2013 84,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 31 Oct 2013 84,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

osr brakes slightly binding

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 17 Nov 2012 76,052 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 75,885 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 67,750 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 60,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front wishbones rear bushes have play

Pass 24 Oct 2009 51,753 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 44,787 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads 4mm

Pass 12 Nov 2007 35,532 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 27,053 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 EYX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EYX, 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 EYX registered?

AF53 EYX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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