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PJ53 FSD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,056 mi
Last recorded126,056 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 FSD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 126,056 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 121,395 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 114,353 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2016 114,063 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 105,366 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 89,230 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 89,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 75,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

air bag light on

Pass 14 Nov 2012 65,101 miles

Both wiper blades are worn slightly

Rear number plate is just starting to deteriorate

n/s/r brake hose/pipe is adrift but not insecure

n/s/r brakes are binding but still allowing the wheel bearing to be checked

o/s/f coil spring is fractured/incomplete but it is still seating correctly

Pass 16 Nov 2011 54,480 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 48,441 miles

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

off/side rear tyre cracking inner wall

Pass 2 Oct 2009 42,898 miles

near/side rear tyre getting worn

off/side near/side front tyres cracking tread

Fail 2 Oct 2009 42,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near/side rear tyre getting worn

off/side near/side front tyres cracking tread

Pass 10 Oct 2008 40,046 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 34,075 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 25,296 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 25,296 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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PJ53 FSD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PJ53 FSD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ53 FSD registered?

PJ53 FSD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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