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AY53 BXR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,728 mi
Last recorded136,728 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 BXR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 136,728 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 136,726 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 135,552 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 135,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 133,698 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 133,698 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 129,728 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 114,492 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside+offside front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2014 105,524 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 106,451 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing and cracking

n/s/r wheel bearing not tested

Pass 18 Jun 2013 94,621 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 78,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 78,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 62,123 miles

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

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 55,389 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 45,153 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 45,153 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 35,449 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 35,429 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 24 Aug 2007 26,994 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 17,165 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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AY53 BXR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY53 BXR, 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 AY53 BXR registered?

AY53 BXR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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