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FX53 AZD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

87,843 mi
Last recorded87,843 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 AZD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 87,843 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front headlight lenses opaque & poor pattern

exhaust front flexi joint slight blow

rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Fail 20 Nov 2018 87,843 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front headlight lenses opaque & poor pattern

exhaust front flexi joint slight blow

rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2017 82,935 miles

both front headlight lenses opaque & poor beam pattern

brake pipe nuts corroded to nearside & offside rear brake pipes

Fail 7 Dec 2017 82,935 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front headlight lenses opaque & poor beam pattern

brake pipe nuts corroded to nearside & offside rear brake pipes

Pass 25 Oct 2016 75,600 miles

headlight lenses opaque

undertrays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 25 Oct 2016 75,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

headlight lenses opaque

undertrays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 27 Oct 2015 69,783 miles

headlight lenses opaque

Pass 12 Nov 2014 64,108 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 64,106 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 56,757 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 56,757 miles

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

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 43,112 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 43,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 40,434 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 38,122 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2010 38,122 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 34,770 miles

Offside rear tyre has slight cracks within tread.

Fail 25 Sep 2009 34,770 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre has slight cracks within tread.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 31,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 31,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 27,140 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 20,617 miles

extencive travel on hand brake

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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FX53 AZD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FX53 AZD, 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 FX53 AZD registered?

FX53 AZD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is FX53 AZD safe to buy?

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