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MA53 WRF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

97,362 mi
Last recorded97,362 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 WRF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 97,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 91,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 places Front on flexi and central on joint. Clamp also has a band broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 91,018 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 places Front on flexi and central on joint. Clamp also has a band broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 84,130 miles

Central exhaust sleeve clamp corroded and broken, but exhaust still secure and not leaking

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 83,722 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lens needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lens needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust sleeve clamp corroded and broken, but exhaust still secure and not leaking

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 75,852 miles

all tyres on limits, brake discs worn, brake pads wearing low, shockers damp, coil springs corroded, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate, play in rack

Pass 25 Nov 2020 75,231 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 70,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

back-box skin slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2019 70,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

back-box skin slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2018 67,285 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 67,285 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 64,046 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 64,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 58,968 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 51,365 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 49,273 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall damage (cords NOT exposed)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 45,394 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 41,962 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damage (cords NOT exposed)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Nov 2012 41,962 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damage (cords NOT exposed)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2011 38,267 miles

Gearbox bearings noisey

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2011 38,266 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Gearbox bearings noisey

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2010 34,351 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 34,349 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 29,946 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 29,946 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2008 26,227 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 23,270 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 18,916 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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MA53 WRF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 MA53 WRF, 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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MA53 WRF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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