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HF53 EZL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,153 mi
Last recorded136,153 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 EZL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 136,153 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 136,146 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 124,694 miles

Offside Front steering rack ball joint slight play

Fail 22 Mar 2018 124,694 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front steering rack ball joint slight play

Pass 20 Feb 2017 116,296 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 116,100 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine fault management lamp is on.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 106,737 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 98,521 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear brake slightly rubbing

Fail 16 Feb 2015 98,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear brake slightly rubbing

Pass 17 Feb 2014 86,898 miles

Both front tyres wearing edges, still legal due to tyre design

Both front wishone rear bushes breaking up

Both rear tyres perishing

Front brake pads low

Fail 17 Feb 2014 86,898 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake pads low

Both front tyres wearing edges, still legal due to tyre design

Both front wishone rear bushes breaking up

Both rear tyres perishing

Pass 18 Feb 2013 77,304 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2012 70,367 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 65,441 miles

Nearside Front 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 19 Feb 2010 61,835 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 56,438 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 56,438 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2007 51,539 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 39,740 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 39,740 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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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HF53 EZL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HF53 EZL, 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 HF53 EZL registered?

HF53 EZL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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