MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,380 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
little resurve on handbrake lever
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))
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))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust poor condition
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust box deteriorated
undertrays fitted
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
Coolant leak
heat sheild insecure
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Coolant leak
heat sheild insecure
nearside front headlamp pattern poor
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is ET53 EPJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for ET53 EPJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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