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MX53 HJJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,103 mi
Last recorded107,103 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 HJJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 107,103 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 15 Jul 2020 107,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 8 Apr 2019 95,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 81,260 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 67,443 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 58,275 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 58,275 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 46,800 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyre slightly cracking

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

exhaust front flex joint in poor condition

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2015 46,800 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyre slightly cracking

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

exhaust front flex joint in poor condition

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2014 37,131 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracking

exhaust back box corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 14 Mar 2014 37,131 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

both rear tyres slightly cracking

exhaust back box corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Mar 2013 26,392 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge slightly and is original

tyre size: 185/60R14 82T

Pass 3 Apr 2012 17,028 miles

offside front tyre inner edge worn slightly

radiator fan switch leaking coolant

reverse lights not working

tyre size: 185/60R14H

Pass 19 Aug 2011 15,027 miles

coolent leak on radiator fan switch

Fail 15 Aug 2011 15,027 miles

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

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

coolent leak on radiator fan switch

Pass 18 Aug 2010 14,225 miles

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

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

rear wiperblade worn

Fail 18 Aug 2010 14,225 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiperblade worn

Pass 21 Aug 2009 13,154 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 11,877 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 9,673 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 7,690 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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MX53 HJJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MX53 HJJ, 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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MX53 HJJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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