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OY53 WFR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,402 mi
Last recorded151,402 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 WFR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 151,402 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 151,402 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 142,099 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 132,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 123,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 123,687 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

EML on

Front Both headlight plastic covers opaque

Rear Both shock absorber dust covers insecure

Rear Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 116,596 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 109,383 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2015 109,383 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2014 91,887 miles

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

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

front brake disc corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Jan 2014 91,887 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake disc corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Jan 2013 74,823 miles

front brake discs very rusty

Fail 8 Jan 2013 74,721 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs very rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2012 60,675 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Sep 2011 58,173 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 48,883 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 48,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 39,915 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 27,031 miles

both rear tyres and n/s/f side tread spliting

o/s/f tyre worn unevenly

Pass 3 Apr 2007 12,431 miles

both front brake discs very rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2006 10,437 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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OY53 WFR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc 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 OY53 WFR, 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 OY53 WFR registered?

OY53 WFR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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