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FJ53 HMF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,817 mi
Last recorded101,817 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 HMF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 101,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate slightly cracked

o/s/r wheel rim slightly damaged

outer casing of rear silencer coming away & deteriorating

small cut in sidewall of n/s/f tyre no cord

Fail 10 May 2015 101,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate slightly cracked

o/s/r wheel rim slightly damaged

outer casing of rear silencer coming away & deteriorating

small cut in sidewall of n/s/f tyre no cord

Pass 19 May 2014 92,079 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre tread spliting

o/s/r tyre nail in traed / spliting tread

Fail 17 May 2014 92,079 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre tread spliting

o/s/r tyre nail in traed / spliting tread

Fail 20 May 2013 82,990 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre inner shoulder worn close to exposing ply

Pass 20 May 2013 82,990 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre inner shoulder worn close to exposing ply

Pass 17 May 2012 74,074 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f inner cv gaiter outer clip missing

Fail 16 May 2012 74,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f inner cv gaiter outer clip missing

steering malfunction lamp on

Pass 31 May 2011 65,358 miles

steering wheel has a intermitant folt going stiff on tunering and has a light on dash all of the time

Fail 26 May 2011 65,358 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

steering wheel has a intermitant folt going stiff on tunering and has a light on dash all of the time

Fail 29 Apr 2010 48,620 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 48,620 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 29,183 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 29,183 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 28,086 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 28,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 23,516 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 17,437 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 HMF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HMF, 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 FJ53 HMF registered?

FJ53 HMF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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