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MX53 HLN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

176,351 mi
Last recorded176,351 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 HLN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 176,351 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

front brake backing plates corroded

slight wear in front brake pads and discs

Fail 16 Jan 2021 176,351 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

front brake backing plates corroded

slight wear in front brake pads and discs

Pass 30 Sep 2019 156,200 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 155,272 miles

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

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

both sides front tyres worn at edges

o/s/r tyre worn bald at inner edge

small pin hole o/s/f drive shaft gaitor

vehicle underside starting to corrode

Fail 24 Oct 2018 155,272 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both sides front tyres worn at edges

o/s/r tyre worn bald at inner edge

small pin hole o/s/f drive shaft gaitor

vehicle underside starting to corrode

Pass 29 Sep 2017 150,648 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 146,619 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 1 Oct 2016 146,619 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 26 Sep 2015 137,770 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 126,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 126,288 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 115,643 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 115,643 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 98,358 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2010 97,867 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 77,443 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

front brake pads slightley worn

Pass 27 Aug 2008 55,875 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 42,389 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 27,516 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HLN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MX53 HLN, 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 MX53 HLN registered?

MX53 HLN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is MX53 HLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX53 HLN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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