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AJ53 CWX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,385 mi
Last recorded68,385 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 CWX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 68,385 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 68,385 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 67,842 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 67,137 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 66,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 65,255 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2020 64,360 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2019 62,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2019 62,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2018 61,076 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 60,619 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2016 59,603 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 195 70 14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 56,776 miles

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 53,558 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 53,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 48,362 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 48,362 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 44,946 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriated

Pass 11 Oct 2011 41,339 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 35,985 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 35,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 27,125 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2008 17,135 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 11,295 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 5,122 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 CWX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ53 CWX, 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 CWX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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