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CX53 BHJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,592 mi
Last recorded82,592 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 BHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 82,592 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

chassis,suspension components,sub frame rear axle and fuel lines covered in underseal obstructing full inspection

Fail 19 Aug 2026 82,592 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

chassis,suspension components,sub frame rear axle and fuel lines covered in underseal obstructing full inspection

Pass 5 Sep 2025 79,375 miles

Chassis, suspension components, sub frame, rear axle, brakes and fuel lines covered in underseal obstructing full inspection

Fail 20 Aug 2025 79,374 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 77,087 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front suspension corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2024 77,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front suspension corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2023 75,118 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 73,106 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 71,281 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 69,596 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 68,497 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 66,871 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 63,908 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 60,067 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 54,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 49,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 45,708 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 41,356 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 37,556 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 33,437 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 29,812 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 27,674 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres are showing cracks to tread area

Pass 22 Aug 2007 24,442 miles

Advise both rear and nearside front tyres have slight cracks in the treads but no cords or ply visible.

Pass 15 Aug 2006 20,906 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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CX53 BHJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CX53 BHJ, 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 CX53 BHJ registered?

CX53 BHJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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