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NX53 OFZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,879 mi
Last recorded136,879 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 OFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 136,879 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 136,879 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 May 2019 124,203 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 115,583 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 108,540 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 101,205 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 93,607 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2014 78,896 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 69,311 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 64,147 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 58,978 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 58,962 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2010 54,008 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 53,995 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 49,771 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 44,147 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 30,603 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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NX53 OFZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 NX53 OFZ, 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 NX53 OFZ registered?

NX53 OFZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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