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HX53 RJO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,433 mi
Last recorded127,433 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 RJO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 127,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 127,433 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 122,016 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre edge of tread/sidewall ()

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 121,811 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

Engine oil level low

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn low on outer edge of tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Section of exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2019 113,184 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 106,907 miles

Brakes ; Brake discs heavily corroded , may be weakened , recommend replace

Drivers view ; Rear wiper split

Exhaust ; Rear silencer deteriorated , outer skin may become insecure

Note ; Engine / bay covers , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Restricted rotation Nearside rear wheel , suspect brake related

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

Tyres ; Secondary tread low or balding on an edge , Nearside front & Offside front

Tyres ; Valve stem perished , Offside rear

Fail 24 Sep 2018 106,879 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brakes ; Brake discs heavily corroded , may be weakened , recommend replace

Drivers view ; Rear wiper split

Exhaust ; Rear silencer deteriorated , outer skin may become insecure

Note ; Engine / bay covers , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Restricted rotation Nearside rear wheel , suspect brake related

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

Tyres ; Secondary tread low or balding on an edge , Nearside front & Offside front

Tyres ; Valve stem perished , Offside rear

Pass 11 Oct 2017 98,534 miles

Brakes ; Brake discs corroded , may be weakened , nearside rear & offside rear

Engine / bay covers , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Exhaust ; Rear silencer deteriorated , outer skin may become insecure , tail pipe trim squashed

Lighting ; Headlamps , lenses deteriorated , slightly diffusing light , recommend refurbishment

Note ; Oil around gearbox

Note ; Rear number plate may require attention , secure at test

Suspension ; Rear shock absorbers shroud insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2016 89,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking and screw in tread

Rear Inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 20 Oct 2016 89,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking and screw in tread

Rear Inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2015 79,148 miles

Brakes ; front brake discs slightly restricted rotation , suspect lubrication related

Brakes ; rear brake discs corroded , may be weakened

Brakes ; rear brakes imbalance 15 %

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Exhaust ; rear silencer deteriorated , outer skin insecure , recommend attention

Tyres ; n/s/f & o/s/f valve stems perished

Fail 30 Sep 2015 79,148 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Light difused (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Light difused (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brakes ; front brake discs slightly restricted rotation , suspect lubrication related

Brakes ; rear brake discs corroded , may be weakened

Brakes ; rear brakes imbalance 15 %

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Exhaust ; rear silencer deteriorated , outer skin insecure , recommend attention

Tyres ; n/s/f & o/s/f valve stems perished

Pass 6 Oct 2014 68,192 miles

engine management light on

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 64,961 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

rear box corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2012 60,031 miles

Rear silencer rusty.

Pass 7 Oct 2011 54,193 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 47,875 miles

Both rear tyres perished

N/S/R tyre slightly mishapen

Pass 15 Oct 2009 41,736 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear bump stop starting to split

Pass 24 Sep 2008 35,042 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 29,593 miles

N/S front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 23,150 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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HX53 RJO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HX53 RJO, 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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HX53 RJO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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