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CX53 ENJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,413 mi
Last recorded151,413 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 ENJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 151,413 miles

rear of vehicle starting to corrode

Fail 21 Sep 2018 151,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 27 Sep 2017 141,167 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 141,132 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 128,306 miles

nearside and offside rear of sills starting to corrode

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 20 Sep 2016 128,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside and offside rear of sills starting to corrode

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Sep 2015 121,619 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 121,619 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 115,550 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 115,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

rear shocks weak

Pass 13 Aug 2013 109,181 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 101,844 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 93,489 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 85,423 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 76,995 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate slightly discoloured

Pass 13 Aug 2008 66,266 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 56,397 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 43,977 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 ENJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ENJ, 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 ENJ registered?

CX53 ENJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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