CarVerify

Free Car Check

FJ53 ONW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,585 mi
Last recorded94,585 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 ONW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 94,585 miles

Both rear tyre's cracking in tread and sidewalls

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Fuel filter corroded

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipes corroded

Radiator deteriorated

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 94,585 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both sides (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyre's cracking in tread and sidewalls

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Fuel filter corroded

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipes corroded

Radiator deteriorated

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 91,646 miles

Both headlamps have poor pattens

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Engine oil leak

Exhaust deterirated

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Timming chain worn + ratteling

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2014 91,646 miles

Both headlamps have poor pattens

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Engine oil leak

Exhaust deterirated

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Timming chain worn + ratteling

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 88,413 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

exhaust sections corroding

hand brake has a lot of travel

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre staarting to perish

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r brake rubbing

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

timing chain worn

Fail 16 Sep 2013 88,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust sections corroding

hand brake has a lot of travel

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre staarting to perish

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r brake rubbing

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

timing chain worn

Pass 20 Sep 2012 84,930 miles

Oil leak

engine noisey

rear exhaust deteriorating

small chips in windscrean

Pass 22 Sep 2011 81,334 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 75,294 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 60,381 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 60,381 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 45,796 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 45,796 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 28,240 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 13,626 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
Full Skoda Fabia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FJ53 ONW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ONW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FJ53 ONW?

You can check the full history of FJ53 ONW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FJ53 ONW registered?

FJ53 ONW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is FJ53 ONW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ53 ONW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FJ53 ONW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FJ53 ONW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.