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FX53 CYJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,936 mi
Last recorded96,936 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 CYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 96,936 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 86,633 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 86,633 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component leaking power steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 75,128 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 75,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front flexible brake hose retaining clip missing.

Pass 12 Oct 2022 64,149 miles

Nearside Rear rear spring corroded

oil leak from engine sump.

rear exhaust touching heat shield, rattles.

x2 rear shock absorber casings corroded.

Fail 12 Oct 2022 64,149 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear rear spring corroded

oil leak from engine sump.

rear exhaust touching heat shield, rattles.

x2 rear shock absorber casings corroded.

Pass 4 Oct 2021 52,248 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 52,248 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint has excessive wear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2020 41,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 30,430 miles

x2 rear shock absorbers, casings corroded.

Pass 10 Oct 2018 28,446 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 27,411 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 26,383 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 24,907 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 24,873 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 22,069 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 20,586 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 19,357 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 17,894 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 15,887 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 14,132 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 11,499 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 9,080 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 7,753 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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FX53 CYJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CYJ, 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 CYJ registered?

FX53 CYJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is FX53 CYJ safe to buy?

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