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MF52 PHO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

152,984 mi
Last recorded152,984 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 PHO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 152,984 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front and both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 151,473 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front and both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front/nearside rear/offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 151,473 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Offside and nearside cloudy/faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front and both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front/nearside rear/offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 149,510 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General corrosion to underside / suspension/ brake components

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

trailer electrical socket and wiring missing

Fail 13 Oct 2023 149,510 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp lenses cloudy/faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General corrosion to underside / suspension/ brake components

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

trailer electrical socket and wiring missing

Pass 14 Oct 2022 148,155 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 145,005 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2019 145,006 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 140,944 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre side wall cracking

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2018 137,032 miles

Nearside door mirror glass insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2017 136,445 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover fitted

exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 1 Feb 2016 134,633 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Child seat fitted to n/s/r obstructing check of seat belt

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rib belt perished

Pass 5 Mar 2015 133,222 miles

both rear shock bump stops deteriorated

centre exhaust clamps corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2014 131,288 miles

front antiroll bar slight corrosion

rear exhaust outer skin corroding

Pass 31 Jan 2013 115,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Jan 2013 125,528 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012
Fail 15 Jan 2011 102,202 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Jan 2011 102,202 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 30 Jan 2010 90,112 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 90,112 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 76,530 miles

rear silencer condition poor

Pass 2 Feb 2008 65,423 miles

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

chip in windowsceen

Pass 10 Feb 2007 53,805 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 41,925 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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MF52 PHO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MF52 PHO, 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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MF52 PHO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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