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AJ53 PGF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,337 mi
Last recorded125,337 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 125,337 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres on limit need replacing now

parking brake lazy 19%

Pass 8 Jul 2015 117,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Jun 2014 107,164 miles

engine management light on

Fail 26 Jun 2014 107,164 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 20 Jul 2013 97,399 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 76,752 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 74,710 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 72,318 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 69,155 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 69,155 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 46,521 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 38,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 29,071 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 PGF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PGF, 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 PGF registered?

AJ53 PGF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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