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EK53 ELU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

251,350 mi
Last recorded251,350 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 ELU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 251,350 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear handbrake low effort

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 239,840 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 228,026 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2024 228,026 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 218,410 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 206,439 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 200,384 miles

Offside Front Sill has jacking damage

Fail 25 Feb 2021 200,384 miles

Offside Front Sill has jacking damage

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 189,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 189,792 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 179,732 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced and near side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front drive shaft inner seal slightly leaking oil

Pass 7 Mar 2018 168,850 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both lenses slightly foggy (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 168,850 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both lenses slightly foggy (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 159,916 miles

front discs and pads becoming worn low

nearside rear tyre becoming worn and has a nail in tread

screen cracked outside swept area

side skirts & covers preventing full inspection

Pass 3 Mar 2016 146,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 133,642 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 127,555 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 123,216 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 123,216 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 118,111 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 118,111 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 109,137 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 109,137 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 91,455 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 75,058 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 75,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 58,930 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 57,090 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 57,090 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 51,549 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EK53 ELU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EK53 ELU, 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 EK53 ELU registered?

EK53 ELU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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