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DX53 ESG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

74,339 mi
Last recorded74,339 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 ESG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 74,339 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 74,339 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 70,613 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 65,894 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 65,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2020 61,693 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2020 61,691 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

oil level very low

rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2019 56,454 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

i)MIL lamp lit

ii)rear exhaust silencer corroded

iii)incorrect adjustment parking brake (lever/cables)

Fail 22 Feb 2019 56,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge walls cracked excessively (5.2.3 (e))

i)MIL lamp lit

ii)rear exhaust silencer corroded

iii)incorrect adjustment parking brake (lever/cables)

Pass 24 Feb 2018 51,925 miles

Front tyres outer wall(s) cracked

MIL lamp lit

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake disc symptoms of heat near side (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 51,925 miles

Front tyres outer wall(s) cracked

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

MIL lamp lit

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

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

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake disc symptoms of heat near side (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 48,181 miles

EML light on

Fail 23 Feb 2017 48,175 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML light on

Pass 26 Feb 2016 44,450 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 35,225 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 24,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 13,430 miles

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 23 Mar 2012 3,029 miles

advise both front brake disc,s corroded and pitted

Fail 22 Mar 2012 3,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise both front brake disc,s corroded and pitted

Pass 7 Jul 2011 2,759 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 2,469 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 2,072 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 1,885 miles

corrosion showing to front discs

Pass 27 Jul 2007 1,800 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 1,419 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 ESG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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