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BX53 SZF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

106,033 mi
Last recorded106,033 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 SZF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 106,033 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n.s & o.s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2024 105,115 miles

Exhaust Back Box Corroded

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside & Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 103,918 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf & osf(deteriorated) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

parking brake slight reserve travel

Fail 4 Sep 2023 103,918 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf & osf(deteriorated) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

parking brake slight reserve travel

Pass 2 Sep 2022 102,618 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf & osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 2 Sep 2022 102,618 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf & osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 3 Sep 2021 100,857 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf & osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer radial cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear box corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr & osr(outer radial cracks + sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2020 100,103 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf & osf(Inner) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf & osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear box slightly corroded

parking brake slight reserve travel

Pass 4 Sep 2019 98,164 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nsr & osr (1.2.1 (e))

parking brake slight reserve travel

Pass 5 Sep 2018 94,020 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 93,987 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 86,621 miles

Oil leak ()

Raer box of the exhuast is in poor condition

Fail 18 Aug 2017 86,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear bush slit (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Raer box of the exhuast is in poor condition

Pass 24 Aug 2016 83,972 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 81,074 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 71,999 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 63,586 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 56,178 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 56,178 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 50,814 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

nsr suspension bumpstop starting to perrish

Pass 2 Sep 2009 45,316 miles

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

Nearside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorating

Offside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorating

Wipers slightly smearing windscreen

Pass 1 Sep 2008 38,669 miles

Nearside 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 32,004 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 24,693 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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BX53 SZF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 BX53 SZF, 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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BX53 SZF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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