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RX53 OLC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,279 mi
Last recorded142,279 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 OLC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 142,279 miles

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar D-bushes

exhaust corroded

rear axel bushes worn

Fail 6 Jul 2026 142,278 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear axel bushes worn

Pass 7 Jul 2025 137,859 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 132,283 miles

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

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

slight play in front D bushes

Pass 11 Jul 2023 127,531 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 127,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 121,456 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlights slightly opaque

exhaust back box corroded 2nd skin

Fail 23 Jul 2022 121,456 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlights slightly opaque

exhaust back box corroded 2nd skin

Pass 22 Jul 2021 114,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust back box outer casing corroded.

Pass 6 Aug 2020 109,072 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights slight opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

park brake lever no reserve travel but locks

Pass 13 Aug 2019 103,953 miles

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

both head lights slight deterioration

vehicle inspected in a dirty condition underside

Pass 25 Jul 2018 93,281 miles

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

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

Plastic under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2018 93,281 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2017 87,368 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 87,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 79,501 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 72,476 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 65,231 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 58,729 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 52,536 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 46,268 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 39,088 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 23,375 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2008 27,107 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 19,796 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 19,796 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 17,178 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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RX53 OLC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 RX53 OLC, 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 RX53 OLC registered?

RX53 OLC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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