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FD53 APZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

176,156 mi
Last recorded176,156 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 APZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 176,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing to the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded in holes and repaired with duct tape

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald to the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2025 176,079 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing to the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded in holes and repaired with duct tape

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald to the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2024 169,813 miles

both rear brake hose ferrules / brake pipe unions showing general corrosion

exhaust system corroded / back box outer casing heavily corroded / becoming split / flaking

slight flexing on suspension bushes

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all showing general corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2023 163,012 miles

BOTH REAR BUMPSTOPS DETERIORATED / COVERS DROPPED

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

O/S/F SILL HOLED / TAPED OVER

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

SPARE WHEEL WELL CORRODED

Pass 12 Aug 2022 153,531 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS DETERIORATED / COVERS DROPPED

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

UNDERSIDE - CHASSIS / BRAKE / SUSPENSION / STEERING / EXHAUST COMPONENTS SURFACE CORRODED - MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS

Pass 14 Sep 2021 144,875 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS DETERIORATED / COVERS DROPPED

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Fail 13 Sep 2021 144,874 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS DETERIORATED / COVERS DROPPED

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 19 Sep 2020 131,655 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front, offside front and offside rear slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play nearside front steering rack arm has slightly play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seatbelt is slow to retract

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 122,151 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2018 113,175 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 105,597 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut to side wall, which is not deep enough to reach cord

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre is slight cracked and perished

Offside Front wiper slightly smears

Pass 1 Oct 2016 99,601 miles

Centre exhaust mounting adrift exhaust still secure

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 92,994 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 87,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 79,406 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 72,319 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 72,311 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 63,534 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 58,973 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Sep 2009 51,225 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 41,159 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 30,146 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 24,831 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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FD53 APZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FD53 APZ, 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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FD53 APZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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