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MF53 MVX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

193,603 mi
Last recorded193,603 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 MVX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 193,603 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both tinted (4.2.3 (b) (i))

both inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2021 181,447 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 164,548 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2019 159,705 miles

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

[Rear exaust box corroded but not blowing]

Pass 26 Oct 2018 150,076 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 140,861 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 140,861 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 124,103 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 106,229 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 97,171 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 86,647 miles

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

due to owner being tight

Pass 29 Aug 2012 77,609 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 69,567 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 69,567 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 59,772 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 49,903 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 40,741 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 31,234 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 20,330 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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MF53 MVX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MF53 MVX, 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 MF53 MVX registered?

MF53 MVX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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