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GX53 OAM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

79,936 mi
Last recorded79,936 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 OAM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 79,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 79,698 miles

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

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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 64,918 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 64,915 miles

Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 63,900 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 58,789 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 52,902 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 48,148 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 41,709 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 38,071 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 36,787 miles

Nearside Front consol bush split

Nearside Front tyre cracking on side wall

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Offside Front consol bush split

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine management light on

Pass 16 Feb 2016 34,982 miles

both front console bushes split

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 16 Feb 2016 34,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front console bushes split

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 23 Feb 2015 32,895 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 32,895 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 31,460 miles

both front consol bushes perrished and split

Pass 5 Mar 2013 30,029 miles

engine management lamp on

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Mar 2012 28,340 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 28,340 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 26,194 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 24,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side consol bush starting to split

Fail 9 Mar 2010 24,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

off side consol bush starting to split

Pass 11 Mar 2009 22,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD GROOVES

Pass 23 Jan 2008 20,315 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 18,296 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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GX53 OAM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GX53 OAM, 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 GX53 OAM registered?

GX53 OAM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is GX53 OAM safe to buy?

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