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DX53 EPE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

55,651 mi
Last recorded55,651 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 EPE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 55,651 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded outer case peeling

Pass 17 Oct 2024 53,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear (parking brake low)

Rear Exhaust box (outer casing corroded)

Fail 17 Oct 2024 53,521 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box (outer casing corroded)

Pass 18 Oct 2023 51,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 51,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 49,133 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 47,316 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 46,036 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 44,573 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 43,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 41,694 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 40,372 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 38,289 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 36,119 miles

BOTH FRONT REACTION BUSHES WORN

Coolant leak

FRONT TYRES WORN

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 34,012 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 34,007 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 32,977 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 30,458 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 28,401 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 26,065 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 24,193 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 20,339 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 7 Aug 2006 15,341 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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DX53 EPE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DX53 EPE, 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 DX53 EPE registered?

DX53 EPE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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