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AJ53 PFO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,154 mi
Last recorded75,154 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 PFO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 75,154 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 75,151 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Suspension arm front bolt incorrect (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2019 71,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 70,822 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade poor

both headlights have poor aim pattern

Pass 4 Nov 2016 67,159 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 61,091 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 55,889 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 51,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 47,066 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 43,831 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 41,264 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 36,880 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 33,072 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 33,051 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 28,305 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 23,448 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 23,448 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 PFO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 PFO, 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 AJ53 PFO registered?

AJ53 PFO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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