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EU53 FTX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,786 mi
Last recorded167,786 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 FTX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 167,786 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 161,364 miles

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

mid exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2019 161,363 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position cant be opened (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

mid exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2018 153,117 miles

engine management light on

Fail 10 Apr 2018 153,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint & o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken & o/s/r (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle also hatch (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 Apr 2017 144,066 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 131,779 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 131,779 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 116,690 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 103,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f brake back plate corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2012 90,380 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 90,369 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 13 Dec 2011 81,892 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 73,452 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 73,452 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 63,641 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 63,556 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 53,556 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 34,682 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 17,564 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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EU53 FTX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red 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 EU53 FTX, 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 EU53 FTX registered?

EU53 FTX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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