MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,898 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FJ53 OSW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 OSW, 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 OSW registered?
FJ53 OSW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 October 2003.
Is FJ53 OSW safe to buy?
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