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ML53 ZCT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,329 mi
Last recorded106,329 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 ZCT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 106,329 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S/F & O/S/F (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2017 106,329 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S/F & O/S/F (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 101,638 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust back box distorted & corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 97,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT TO REAR EXHUAST SYSTEM CORRODED AND DETERIATED

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 90,525 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2013 72,911 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 53,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside & offside front brakes slight bind

nearside & offside front discs are lipped

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 6 Aug 2011 42,329 miles

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

both rear tyre[s] cracking

Fail 4 Aug 2011 42,327 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre[s] cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2010 32,357 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 22,741 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 15,324 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 13,542 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 10,802 miles

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

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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ML53 ZCT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ML53 ZCT, 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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ML53 ZCT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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