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HX53 RXF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,856 mi
Last recorded164,856 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 RXF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 164,856 miles

exhaust back box corroded

nearside headlamp deterriorated

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2012 164,856 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust back box corroded

nearside headlamp deterriorated

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2011 148,685 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 2 Oct 2011 148,587 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 9 Oct 2010 144,665 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 142,353 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front suspension wishbones inner rear bushes would benefit from attention

damage to both side walls on nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2008 139,167 miles

offside front lower suspension arm "inner rear" bush would benefit from repositioning

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 19 Oct 2007 135,822 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 135,822 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 133,104 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 132,959 miles

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

both front lower arm bushes starting to deteriorate

handbrake travel long

nearside front wheel trim does not fit correctly

undertray missing

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 RXF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RXF, 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 RXF registered?

HX53 RXF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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