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MF53 MVN

2003 Skoda Superb

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,859 mi
Last recorded184,859 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 MVN
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 184,859 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 184,859 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wheel nut(s) loose 2 wheel nuts nearside front (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 180,065 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 171,755 miles

Horn making grating noise

Nearside rear tyre worn close to 1.6mm legal limit

Various oil leaks

Fail 24 Sep 2015 171,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Horn making grating noise

Nearside rear tyre worn close to 1.6mm legal limit

Various oil leaks

Pass 22 Sep 2014 163,995 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 157,475 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 52,671 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 52,671 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 144,828 miles

both rear tail/fog lamps had incorrect bulbs fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2011 144,828 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both rear tail/fog lamps had incorrect bulbs fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2010 135,926 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 112,627 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 112,622 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 99,604 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 1 Sep 2008 99,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Oil leak

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Oct 2007 95,339 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 81,435 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Superb?

Based on 755,475 MOT tests across 83,424 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
9,405
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
83,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,743
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6,269
Registration plate lamp not working 4,908
position lamp(s) not working 4,669
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 4,545
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MF53 MVN is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 103,216 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 Superb fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,743 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF53 MVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Superb typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Superb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MF53 MVN is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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