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MX53 HLJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,801 mi
Last recorded111,801 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 HLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 111,801 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 108,795 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 108,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 103,794 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 103,715 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 99,098 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 99,098 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 95,787 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 90,425 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 85,700 miles

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

Nearside Front top shock mount bush worn

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 76,599 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Nov 2017 67,435 miles

Central exhaust box poor condition

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit +sidewall poor condition (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 67,435 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Central exhaust box poor condition

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit +sidewall poor condition (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 57,017 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 57,017 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS CLOUDED CAUSING HEADLIGHT AIM TO BE DISTORTED (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 55,425 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 55,425 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 53,419 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 53,221 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 51,309 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 49,922 miles

rear box week

Pass 26 Aug 2011 48,290 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 45,175 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 39,452 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front wheel trim not fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2009 39,452 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

engine oil low

nearside front wheel trim not fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2008 32,829 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake near end of travel

nearside front wheel trim missing

oil on minimum

slight bind offside front brake

Fail 27 Aug 2008 32,829 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake near end of travel

nearside front wheel trim missing

oil on minimum

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 13 Aug 2007 26,448 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 20,513 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 HLJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HLJ, 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 HLJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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