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PG53 RXF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,805 mi
Last recorded107,805 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 RXF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 107,805 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre feathering

offside rear brake low

Pass 15 Jun 2017 105,022 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has age related cracking ()

Fail 14 Jun 2017 105,022 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has age related cracking ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 100,990 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 6 Jun 2016 100,894 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2015 93,985 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 85,431 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 76,703 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 76,703 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 69,328 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 69,328 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 61,807 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 53,501 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 53,501 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 42,251 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 5 Jun 2008 31,077 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 20,135 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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PG53 RXF 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 70.6%.

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 RXF, 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 RXF registered?

PG53 RXF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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