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AJ53 CWW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,302 mi
Last recorded87,302 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 CWW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 87,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 83,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 83,337 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect faded lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 80,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

rear silencer corroding

Pass 21 Jun 2021 77,050 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2021 77,047 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2020 75,610 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust corroded.

Pass 6 Jun 2019 73,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi. also system rusty. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 69,586 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 63,562 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit some cracking. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 63,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit some cracking. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 58,174 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 55,632 miles

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

advise both rear tyres heavily perished

advise osf brake pads starting to wear low

advise osf tyre starting to wear low

advise slight play in wishbones rearmost bushes

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

advise wiper condition deteriorating

Fail 15 Jun 2015 55,632 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise both rear tyres heavily perished

advise osf brake pads starting to wear low

advise osf tyre starting to wear low

advise slight play in wishbones rearmost bushes

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

advise wiper condition deteriorating

Pass 17 Nov 2014 54,261 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

nearside rear tyre perished between tread blocks

offside rear tyre heavily cracked/perished

rear exhaust silencer deteroiated

rear washers not providing liquid

rear wiper blade rubber split,both fronts starting to tear at ends

Fail 15 Nov 2014 54,261 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

nearside rear tyre perished between tread blocks

offside rear tyre heavily cracked/perished

rear exhaust silencer deteroiated

rear washers not providing liquid

rear wiper blade rubber split,both fronts starting to tear at ends

Pass 21 Sep 2013 51,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front rear inner wishbone bushes perished

both rear tyres perished

rear washers not working

Pass 25 Aug 2012 48,905 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front rear inner wishbone bushes starting to split

offside rear tyre casing starting to deterioate

Pass 15 Oct 2011 46,731 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

both rear tyres cracked,starting to split

Fail 15 Oct 2011 46,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

both rear tyres cracked,starting to split

Pass 21 Sep 2010 44,318 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 44,318 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 39,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 34,173 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 27,742 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 27,742 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 27,192 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 19,788 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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AJ53 CWW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ53 CWW, 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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AJ53 CWW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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