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EN53 JWZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,386 mi
Last recorded89,386 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 JWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 89,386 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 89,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 72,128 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 72,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 67,629 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 66,229 miles

Front brake discs worn slightly

Fail 22 Apr 2016 66,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2015 63,841 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 62,508 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 61,891 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Apr 2012 56,269 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 56,269 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 49,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 49,177 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 34,195 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 29,666 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 22,359 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 16,140 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 16,140 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 10,685 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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EN53 JWZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EN53 JWZ, 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 EN53 JWZ registered?

EN53 JWZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is EN53 JWZ safe to buy?

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