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PJ53 OEE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,363 mi
Last recorded103,363 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 OEE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 103,363 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 103,261 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust flexy sleeve leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 97,092 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear on both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective on both sides of vehicle (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Fail 17 Nov 2021 97,092 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear on both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective on both sides of vehicle (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 96,635 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 94,639 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2019 94,635 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 90,216 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Rear back box corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2018 90,207 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel binding slightly

Rear both sides, flexible hose ferrules corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 82,763 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 76,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear of exhaust system deteriorated

Signs of fuel around fuel filter area

Pass 21 Mar 2015 72,140 miles

o/s rear brake slighty binding

Pass 5 Apr 2014 67,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exh box corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 62,515 miles

slight crack o/s/r lamp lens

Pass 21 Mar 2012 56,645 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust box outer skin starting to corrode

Fail 21 Mar 2012 56,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust box outer skin starting to corrode

Pass 18 Apr 2011 51,765 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 41,733 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 30,449 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 19,675 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 16,053 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 16,053 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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PJ53 OEE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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