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HX53 RNJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,424 mi
Last recorded91,424 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 RNJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 91,424 miles

Both front tyres heavly worn on inner edges

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front fliex pipe (7.1.2)

Rear silencer deteriorated

Rear wiper split

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2017 91,424 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front tyres heavly worn on inner edges

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front fliex pipe (7.1.2)

Rear silencer deteriorated

Rear wiper split

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 86,717 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both rear brakes have slight binding

Child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses frosted (1.7.5a)

Long travel on hand brake

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

Oil level on min

Rear silencer deteriorated

Rear wiper split

Fail 27 May 2016 86,717 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Both rear brakes have slight binding

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses frosted (1.7.5a)

Long travel on hand brake

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

Oil level on min

Rear silencer deteriorated

Rear wiper split

Pass 2 Jun 2015 83,025 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre on 3mm

Rear silencer deteriorated

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 83,025 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre on 3mm

Rear silencer deteriorated

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 79,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Middle and rear silencers deteriorated

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

Offside rear tyre perished in treads

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 79,312 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Middle and rear silencers deteriorated

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

Offside rear tyre perished in treads

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 71,554 miles

Both front tyres heavly worn on inner edges

Both front tyres soft

Both headlight lenses frosted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear silencer deteriorated

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

Pass 24 May 2012 65,224 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 May 2012 65,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 58,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 52,023 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 49,222 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 43,122 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 35,232 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 35,232 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 26,998 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 RNJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HX53 RNJ, 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 HX53 RNJ registered?

HX53 RNJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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