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SF53 FAJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

30,353 mi
Last recorded30,353 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 FAJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 30,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion on all four wheels, although not excessive

Pass 27 Aug 2025 29,498 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 28,735 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 27,991 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 27,990 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 27,456 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 27,456 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 26,568 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 25,537 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 24,841 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 24,841 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2018 23,289 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear shock absorbers casing corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 22 Aug 2017 21,685 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 20,505 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside and Offside wipers smearing but still provide adequate view of the road

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened drop link (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 19,650 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 18,451 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 18,451 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 17,648 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 17,259 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 14,905 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 13,480 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 12,097 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 10,512 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 8,645 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 6,874 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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SF53 FAJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 SF53 FAJ, 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 SF53 FAJ registered?

SF53 FAJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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