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ML53 ZCX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,268 mi
Last recorded144,268 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 ZCX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 144,268 miles

Front tyres are worn on inner edges

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres are worn on inner and outer edges, and getting close to legal wear limit.

Pass 4 Nov 2016 132,638 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 120,599 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 120,599 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 108,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 108,440 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 96,810 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 86,823 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2011 78,224 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 78,224 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 68,240 miles

Both rear bump stops split away

Drivers seat bolts loose

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/R seat back hinge pin broken away. Seat still secures in upright position

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 56,862 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 48,055 miles

Cut in N/S/F tyre tread.

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

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

O/S/R tyre slightly perished.

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 46,466 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 38,790 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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ML53 ZCX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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