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HF53 FBJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

181,518 mi
Last recorded181,518 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 FBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 181,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 181,497 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel very spongy (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front 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 Front 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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 180,330 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 177,175 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 177,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 171,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge &inner. cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge &outer. cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 171,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge &inner. cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge &outer. cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 163,315 miles

Front headlights misted.

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 156,898 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 154,523 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 154,522 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 148,247 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 148,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres worn close to cords on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal anti slip rubber splitting

Pass 10 Aug 2016 140,770 miles

Front shock absorbers damp

Stone chip in screen

Fail 9 Aug 2016 140,770 miles

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

Front shock absorbers damp

N/S/R bump stop split

O/S/R bump stop splitting

Stone chip in screen

Pass 28 Jul 2015 133,313 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2015 133,313 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 123,686 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 123,686 miles

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

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

N/S/F tyre 2mm and heavily worn on inner edge

O/S/F tyre 2mm and heavily worn on inner edge and nail in tyre

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 115,272 miles

tyres wearing on edges

Fail 14 Aug 2013 115,272 miles

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

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

eml on

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2012 106,961 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 97,721 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge and split in tread

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2010 87,403 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 87,043 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 75,986 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges and low on tread

Both rear tyres worn on edges small splits in tread and getting low on tread

N/S/F seat belt slow to retract

Rear shock absorber dust caps broken

Pass 12 Sep 2008 62,951 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 52,295 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 37,911 miles

all four tyres 3mm

under trays fitted

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 FBJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 FBJ, 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 FBJ registered?

HF53 FBJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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