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EN53 MFP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,328 mi
Last recorded134,328 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 MFP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 134,328 miles

Front Both brake discs are slightly worn

Front Both wipers are deteriorating

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a slight cut on outer wall

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively & Brake application slightly uneven during rate of increase and decrease (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 134,328 miles

Front Both brake discs are slightly worn

Front Both wipers are deteriorating

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a slight cut on outer wall

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively & Brake application slightly uneven during rate of increase and decrease (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 127,417 miles

Nearside Rear uneven inner edge wear and sidewall nicked

Offside Front slight wear inner rack

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

headlamps x 2 deteriorating(cloudy)

o/s/f steering rack

Fail 13 Apr 2016 127,417 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

headlamps x 2 deteriorating(cloudy)

o/s/f steering rack

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear uneven inner edge wear and sidewall nicked

Offside Front slight wear inner rack

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 121,744 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 121,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 114,718 miles

exhaust back box corroded

o/s rear tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 15 Apr 2013 107,187 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 99,591 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 89,827 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 89,826 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 77,845 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 77,845 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 65,960 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 65,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 52,099 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 40,278 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 40,276 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 MFP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MFP, 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 MFP registered?

EN53 MFP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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