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CW53 HDJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,176 mi
Last recorded76,176 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 HDJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 76,176 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 76,120 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 74,372 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 72,259 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 70,414 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 69,724 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 67,825 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 66,193 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

suspension going rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2020 64,530 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near side front ()

near side rear tyre wearing on out side edge

under side of vehicle going very rusty around suspension

Pass 9 Jan 2019 61,389 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 61,164 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 58,416 miles

Both front lower suspension arms rusted.

Limited reserve travel on park brake lever.

Fail 22 Dec 2017 58,416 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Both front lower suspension arms rusted.

Brake fluid level on minimum.

Limited reserve travel on park brake lever.

Pass 1 Dec 2016 54,635 miles

Slight blow on downpipe flex.

Pass 22 Dec 2015 52,609 miles

Slight blow on down pipe flex.

Pass 11 Dec 2014 48,057 miles

O/S/Front Tyre worn close to limit on inner edge.

Pass 6 Dec 2013 45,003 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 40,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2011 30,641 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 19,146 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 18,094 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 16,850 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 15,370 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 13,107 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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CW53 HDJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CW53 HDJ, 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 CW53 HDJ registered?

CW53 HDJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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