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EA53 SFJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,775 mi
Last recorded104,775 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 SFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 104,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 102,014 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 102,014 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 99,217 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 99,217 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 95,176 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 91,642 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 91,609 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 82,016 miles

Offside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 73,396 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 67,121 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 67,121 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 64,211 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 60,186 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 60,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 55,983 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 52,305 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 47,821 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 44,019 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 39,592 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 39,592 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 34,256 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 34,256 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 28,419 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 28,419 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 23,603 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 19,305 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 13,788 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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EA53 SFJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EA53 SFJ, 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 EA53 SFJ registered?

EA53 SFJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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