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ET53 EPJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

160,380 mi
Last recorded160,380 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 EPJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 160,380 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 154,709 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 146,831 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 146,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

little resurve on handbrake lever

Pass 5 Jun 2019 129,754 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 116,140 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 115,655 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 99,776 miles

Rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 16 Jun 2016 83,927 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2016 83,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2015

Coolant leak

heat sheild insecure

Fail 10 Jun 2015 66,896 miles

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

Coolant leak

heat sheild insecure

nearside front headlamp pattern poor

Pass 16 Jun 2014 54,117 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 43,596 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 34,920 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 27,563 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 24,935 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 21,219 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 17,451 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 15,854 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 12,307 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 12,277 miles

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

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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ET53 EPJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ET53 EPJ, 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 ET53 EPJ registered?

ET53 EPJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 December 2003.

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