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GF53 NXE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

250,444 mi
Last recorded250,444 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 NXE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2021 250,444 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

under trays fitted

wheel caps fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2020 218,476 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 187,649 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2019 187,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 152,746 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2018 152,746 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 126,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 118,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 110,334 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 110,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 103,121 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2013 95,178 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 86,424 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 78,503 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 69,179 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 60,674 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 51,012 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 40,202 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 40,202 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 30,069 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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GF53 NXE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GF53 NXE, 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 GF53 NXE registered?

GF53 NXE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is GF53 NXE safe to buy?

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