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CE53 RXJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

97,910 mi
Last recorded97,910 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 RXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 97,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall and tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall and tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2024 97,598 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 97,582 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged cut on wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2022 97,032 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS & OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General corrosion to all suspension components

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 96,350 miles

Front number plate damaged

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2020 95,750 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 95,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust rusting

Pass 7 Sep 2018 92,490 miles

Front number plate damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2018 92,486 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front number plate damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2017 92,110 miles

Offside Front Tyre Has Tears in

Pass 10 Nov 2016 90,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 8 Nov 2016 90,379 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 23 Oct 2015 81,767 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

front bumper damaged

front suspension starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

rear exhaust corrode

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Oct 2014 75,972 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres wearing at edges

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 22 Oct 2014 75,968 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres wearing at edges

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 18 Oct 2013 68,906 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 68,897 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 63,397 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear shock absorber bump stops broken

Fail 16 Oct 2012 63,394 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear shock absorber bump stops broken

Pass 15 Nov 2011 56,147 miles

nearside front tyre edge worn below limit

offside front tyre edge worn

Pass 3 Nov 2010 46,975 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 42,918 miles

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

nearside tyre as a cut to side-wall not down to cords

Fail 28 Oct 2009 42,918 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

nearside tyre as a cut to side-wall not down to cords

Pass 22 Aug 2008 37,217 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 37,182 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 31,509 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 26,443 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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CE53 RXJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 CE53 RXJ, 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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CE53 RXJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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