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HX53 FUU

2003 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

156,783 mi
Last recorded156,783 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 FUU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 156,783 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 156,783 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 139,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 120,146 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine cover and undertray's fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2020 104,767 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2019 85,975 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2018 77,849 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 77,780 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Sub-frame (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Sub-frame (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 77,538 miles

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)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 77,165 miles

all front suspension arm bushes starting to perish

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear coil springs rusty

chips in windscreen

front discs rusty

rear discs lipped

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Fail 20 Aug 2015 77,165 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front discs rusty

rear discs lipped

chips in windscreen

all front suspension arm bushes starting to perish

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear coil springs rusty

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 12 Aug 2014 76,885 miles

front suspension arm bushes starting to perish

rear number plate starting to delaminate

small chips in windscreen

surface corrosion on brake disc's

very slight bind felt in offside front wheel when spun by hand

Pass 8 Aug 2013 76,610 miles

exhaust corroded

front suspension top arm bushes perished

rear number plate delaminating

small stonechips in windscreen

surface corrosion on all brake disc's

Pass 9 Aug 2012 76,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 76,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 76,359 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 76,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 76,188 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 75,212 miles

rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 18 Aug 2008 66,242 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 66,242 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 54,562 miles

Both front outer cv gaiters starting to perish.

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn down to 3mm.

Nearside rear brake pad worn down to 3mm.Replace in 3-4,000.

Rear numberplate starting to discolour.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 41,485 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Superb?

Based on 755,475 MOT tests across 83,424 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
9,405
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
83,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,743
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6,269
Registration plate lamp not working 4,908
position lamp(s) not working 4,669
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 4,545
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HX53 FUU is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 103,216 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Superb fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,743 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX53 FUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Superb typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Superb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HX53 FUU registered?

HX53 FUU is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 7 September 2003.

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