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BX53 TDZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

192,730 mi
Last recorded192,730 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 TDZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 192,730 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside rear body damage Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Rear Exhaust box skin corroded

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 192,730 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside rear body damage Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Rear Exhaust box skin corroded

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 186,839 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside front tyre worn on edge's

Nearside rear body damage

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge's

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust box skin corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 186,836 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside front tyre worn on edge's

Nearside rear body damage

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge's

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust box skin corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 180,884 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 180,884 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 174,131 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 23 Jan 2017 174,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Jan 2016 166,961 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyre's worn on edge's

Rear Exhaust box skin corroded

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 166,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside and offside rear tyre's worn on edge's

Rear Exhaust box skin corroded

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 158,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 158,623 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 148,709 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 148,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 140,185 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 140,185 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 132,004 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2012 132,004 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2011 123,853 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 123,853 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 116,356 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 110,402 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 110,402 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 99,593 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 89,404 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 TDZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 TDZ, 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 TDZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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