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BX53 TAU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,367 mi
Last recorded80,367 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 TAU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 80,367 miles

Items removed from windscreen swept area prior to carrying out MOT test

Fail 18 Aug 2015 80,367 miles

Items removed from windscreen swept area prior to carrying out MOT test

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 74,989 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 70,037 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Aug 2013 70,037 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 65,848 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 63,034 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 60,541 miles

EML ON

n/s/r tyre has uneven wear (blocking)

spare tyre defective

Fail 20 Aug 2010 60,541 miles

EML ON

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre has uneven wear (blocking)

spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Aug 2009 54,298 miles

unable to carry out a full inspection of n/s/r adult seat belt, child seat fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2009 54,291 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to carry out a full inspection of n/s/r adult seat belt, child seat fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2008 48,717 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 34,799 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 TAU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BX53 TAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX53 TAU registered?

BX53 TAU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is BX53 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX53 TAU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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