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PF53 EJL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,417 mi
Last recorded59,417 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 EJL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 59,417 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight blow on the exhaust system but not excessive

Pass 22 Feb 2024 58,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 58,345 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 58,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 57,139 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 55,935 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lenses are opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 54,290 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 51,696 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 51,696 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 47,945 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 47,944 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 44,744 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 44,744 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 40,612 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 39,858 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 37,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

centre exhaust clamp corroded.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

outer layer corroded on exahust rear silencer, not holed.

slight damage to outer sidewall of offside rear tyre and fine cracks in tread, no cords exposed.

slight lump in tread of nearside rear tyre, fine cracks in inner sidewall.

Pass 23 Nov 2013 33,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs corroded on inner face.

fine cracks in outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre, no cords exposed.

fine cracks in tread and outer sidewall of offside rear tyre, no cords exposed.

outer layer corroded on exhaust rear silencer, not holed.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 30,152 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2011 26,377 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 26,377 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 22,055 miles

Front wipers juddering and not fully clearing screen.

Right handside horn button is not working.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 19,013 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 16,001 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 16,001 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 13,070 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 10,658 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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PF53 EJL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PF53 EJL, 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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PF53 EJL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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