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PG53 OFH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,764 mi
Last recorded91,764 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 OFH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 91,764 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 91,764 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 87,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 87,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nsf tyre worn inner/outer edge

osf tyre inner/outer edge worn

Pass 9 Jun 2014 80,553 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Jun 2014 80,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2013 71,495 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 71,456 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 62,211 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

front tyres wearing near to legal limits

Pass 28 Jul 2011 55,608 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 55,606 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 49,924 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 41,634 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 32,240 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 21,767 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 10,653 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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PG53 OFH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PG53 OFH, 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 PG53 OFH registered?

PG53 OFH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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