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FJ53 HMD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,330 mi
Last recorded87,330 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 HMD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 87,330 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 87,329 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 85,514 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer edges worn

Offside Front suspension arm corroded

Offside Front tyre inner and outer edges worn

pressure valve corroded in fuel filter

Fail 4 Aug 2017 85,514 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front suspension arm corroded

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

both front tyres inner and outer edges worn

ecu light on

pressure valve corroded in fuel filter

Pass 17 May 2016 80,693 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 845,434 miles

Advise both front anti-roll bars have play

Pass 3 Sep 2014 71,902 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 71,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 66,523 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 66,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 60,540 miles

advise n/s/f & o/s/f bottom arm rear most bush worn

Fail 11 Sep 2012 60,539 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise handbrake travel high

advise n/s/f & o/s/f bottom arm rear most bush worn

Pass 25 Aug 2011 54,036 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 54,036 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 48,780 miles

Both front tyres approx 2/3k left (185/60r14h)

Both front tyres feathering on inner edges, recommend tracking checking and adjusting.

Exhaust centre clamp corroded

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2009 44,381 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 37,543 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,380 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 31,380 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 23,934 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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FJ53 HMD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FJ53 HMD, 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 HMD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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