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ET53 ERZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,941 mi
Last recorded161,941 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 ERZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2021 161,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2021 161,941 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 154,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 150,217 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 136,344 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 136,344 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 120,268 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 104,098 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 104,098 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 100,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 100,530 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front shock week. bouncing.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 96,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear disc badly pitted/corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2014 96,056 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear disc badly pitted/corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2013 88,545 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 82,210 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check brake pipes front too rear as covered by under trays

Fail 6 Dec 2012 82,210 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check brake pipes front too rear as covered by under trays

Pass 2 Dec 2011 75,359 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 75,359 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 70,162 miles

slight binding on offside rear brake

Pass 15 Dec 2009 62,678 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge of tread

Pass 28 Nov 2008 55,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 47,021 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 47,021 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 28,283 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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ET53 ERZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ET53 ERZ, 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 ERZ registered?

ET53 ERZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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