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AF53 EZU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

87,881 mi
Last recorded87,881 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 EZU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 87,881 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 87,849 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 75,529 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 75,527 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side badly worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 73,920 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 71,778 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 68,500 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 66,942 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 64,495 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 61,793 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 56,513 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 54,568 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 51,459 miles

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

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

service light illuminating-needs service due

Pass 9 Dec 2013 47,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread.

engine undertray broken.

front number plate cracked.

nearside front bumper gaurd / grille missing.

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

p/a/s pipes very close to rubbing on nearside driveshaft.

Fail 4 Dec 2013 47,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread.

engine undertray broken.

front number plate cracked.

nearside front bumper gaurd / grille missing.

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

p/a/s pipes very close to rubbing on nearside driveshaft.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 42,148 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 39,270 miles

front number plate cracked still readable

Fail 13 Dec 2011 39,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate cracked still readable

Pass 29 Dec 2010 36,304 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 32,991 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 27,677 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 27,677 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 24,576 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 19,755 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 EZU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EZU, 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 EZU registered?

AF53 EZU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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