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AJ53 EHL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,806 mi
Last recorded45,806 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 EHL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 45,806 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 43,637 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 42,934 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Pass 25 Nov 2015 41,935 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted

engine light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2014 40,692 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)

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

Oil leak

Rear silencer corroded, not blowing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Nov 2013 38,499 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake lever travel high

rear exhaust corroded/delaminating

Fail 25 Nov 2013 38,499 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake lever travel high

rear exhaust corroded/delaminating

Pass 26 Nov 2012 36,168 miles

handbrake lever travel slightly high

n/s/f wheel trim missing

o/s/r door lock drops

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2011 33,589 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

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

front tyres worn on edges

handbrake lever travel high

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall very poor condition

Fail 28 Nov 2011 33,589 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

handbrake lever travel high

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall very poor condition

Pass 25 Nov 2010 30,113 miles

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

front tyres starting to wear edges

handbrake lever travel high

n/s tyres worn on outer sidewalls

Pass 25 Nov 2009 26,012 miles

all four tyres perishing slightly

Pass 26 Nov 2008 22,489 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 19,093 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 14,932 miles

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

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

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 EHL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EHL, 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 EHL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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