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FJ53 HLO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,431 mi
Last recorded116,431 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 HLO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2025 116,431 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both front. Also, unable to examine levelling device (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective Damaged. Cannot be repaired using tape, MUST BE durable/ replacement (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment NO RESERVE TRAVEL (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside rear seatbelts slow to retract back , Borderline

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.32 MM, step tread tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 114,623 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 111,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 107,967 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 105,471 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 103,445 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 99,633 miles

front tyres close to limit

headlights deteriorating

screw offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2018 94,868 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 13 Jan 2017 89,833 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

front brake pads thin

front flexi brake hoses deteriorating

handbrake travel

Pass 23 Jan 2016 84,998 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 79,723 miles

brake fluid close to min

exhaust rear box corroded

front tyres worn inside edges

slight wear front discs

Pass 13 Jan 2014 74,286 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 68,872 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 25 Jan 2012 60,896 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 54,017 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 45,811 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 40,059 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 40,047 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 32,730 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 24,965 miles

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

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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FJ53 HLO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FJ53 HLO, 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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FJ53 HLO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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