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AO53 ZFC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

89,792 mi
Last recorded89,792 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 ZFC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 89,792 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 87,663 miles

Nearside Rear silencer blowing

Pass 8 Sep 2023 85,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 85,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 83,336 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox has a leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 79,933 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 76,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 75,122 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 71,453 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 64,054 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 64,054 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 60,085 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Apr 2016 60,085 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Feb 2015 52,321 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 47,909 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 47,909 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 44,308 miles

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Feb 2012 38,034 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 36,219 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 34,658 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 33,223 miles

Front Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 33,223 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 31,825 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 27,863 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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AO53 ZFC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AO53 ZFC, 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 AO53 ZFC registered?

AO53 ZFC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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