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HD53 FTU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,602 mi
Last recorded30,602 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 FTU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2025 30,602 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 30,190 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 29,728 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 29,092 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 28,173 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 27,632 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 26,556 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 24,497 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 22,551 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 20,503 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 17,770 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 15,325 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 13,280 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 12,539 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake disc,s slightly deteriorated on inner surface area

Pass 7 Dec 2011 11,996 miles

front brake disc,s started to deteriorate on surface area

Pass 11 Dec 2010 11,626 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front tyre getting low on outer edge //// front brake disc,s slightly worn and started to pit

Pass 12 Dec 2009 11,193 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Nov 2008 10,632 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front tyregetting low on outer edge

Pass 8 Dec 2007 9,558 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 7,837 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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HD53 FTU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HD53 FTU, 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 HD53 FTU registered?

HD53 FTU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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