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BN53 ORF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

161,751 mi
Last recorded161,751 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 ORF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 161,751 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

both outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 23 Mar 2017 161,751 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 2 Mar 2016 148,142 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 136,596 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside door cannot be opened from inside vehicle

nearside outer sill corroded

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 17 Mar 2015 136,593 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside door cannot be opened from inside vehicle

nearside outer sill corroded

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2014 121,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2014 121,989 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2013 108,117 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 108,117 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 92,633 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs worn

Fail 30 Mar 2012 92,627 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Mar 2011 76,662 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

number plate lamps dirty

Fail 3 Mar 2011 76,660 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

number plate lamps dirty

Pass 31 Mar 2010 64,892 miles

n/s/f brake disc worn

o/s/f brake disc worn

high parking brake travel

Pass 17 Mar 2009 51,223 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 38,617 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,617 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 25,798 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 24,063 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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BN53 ORF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 BN53 ORF, 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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BN53 ORF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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