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BX53 TFO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,280 mi
Last recorded67,280 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 TFO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2025 67,280 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 45,840 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 40,526 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 35,489 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 35,109 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 32,302 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 29,949 miles

front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 5 Sep 2011 27,388 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 24,615 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 20,822 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 16,663 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 13,302 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 10,298 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 TFO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TFO, 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 BX53 TFO registered?

BX53 TFO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is BX53 TFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX53 TFO shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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