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GF53 NXH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

147,679 mi
Last recorded147,679 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 NXH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 147,679 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 145,774 miles

some wear suspension etc esp rear axle bushes

Fail 20 May 2025 145,769 miles

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

some wear suspension etc esp rear axle bushes

Pass 20 May 2024 141,261 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 136,919 miles

exhaust minor deterioration

Pass 10 May 2022 131,929 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear tyre marginal split

Pass 18 May 2021 126,917 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front brake disc very corroded

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 18 May 2021 126,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc very corroded

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2020 124,609 miles

steering wheel covering deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated marginal perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine undertray damaged-temporarily repaired

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 15 May 2019 118,597 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Outer cv boot deteriorated

exhaust deteriorating

rear tyres deteriorating

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2018 111,665 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 15 May 2018 111,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 9 May 2017 104,130 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroding

front tyres worn on inner edges

parking brake lever slight play

steering wheel covering deteriorating

Pass 12 May 2016 96,547 miles

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

slight deterioration to steering wheel covering

slight play to parking brake lever

Pass 18 May 2015 89,001 miles

rear exhaust corroding

rear shock absorber covers deteriorating

Pass 11 Dec 2013 78,400 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust corroding

rear shock absorber covers deteriorating

Fail 11 Dec 2013 78,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust corroding

rear shock absorber covers deteriorating

Pass 12 Dec 2012 69,911 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 63,836 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 63,836 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 57,220 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn unev enly -secondary tread

Fail 3 Nov 2010 57,220 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear tyre worn unev enly -secondary tread

Pass 17 Nov 2009 50,383 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 41,051 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 41,051 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 33,484 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge cambelt and pulleys age?polo gti bushes interchangeable?

Fail 23 Nov 2007 33,440 miles

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)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge cambelt and pulleys age?polo gti bushes interchangeable?

Pass 24 Nov 2006 24,218 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 24,218 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 NXH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 GF53 NXH, 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 NXH registered?

GF53 NXH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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