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SH53 JFG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,144 mi
Last recorded142,144 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 JFG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 142,144 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 135,789 miles

Minor exhaust gas leak from rear silencer joint

Nearside Front Outer CV boot weeping grease

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside egde

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

Rear indicators pale

Fail 27 Jun 2017 135,789 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Minor exhaust gas leak from rear silencer joint

Nearside Front Outer CV boot weeping grease

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside egde

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

Rear indicators pale

Pass 4 Jul 2016 124,653 miles

both front tyres worn close to tread wear bars and worn on edges

rear coil springs showing corrosion

various steering and suspension bushes/rubbers perishing and cracking

Fail 4 Jul 2016 124,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn close to tread wear bars and worn on edges

rear coil springs showing corrosion

various steering and suspension bushes/rubbers perishing and cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2015 112,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front cv gaitor perishing and weak

rear coil springs corroded

rear shock asorber dust covers damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2014 101,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jul 2014 101,768 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2013 91,513 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bump stop covers detached on both rear shock absorbers

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2012 81,572 miles

Both front brake disc's worn.

Brake fluid low.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake inbalance of 18%

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R shock absorber bump stop/shroud detetched.

N/S/R tyre on 3.0 mm tread depth on outer edge.

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

O/S/F tyre starting to show signs of wearing on inner edge.

O/S/R shock absorber bump stop/shroud detatched.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2012 81,394 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front brake disc's worn.

Brake fluid low.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake inbalance of 18%

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R shock absorber bump stop/shroud detetched.

N/S/R tyre on 3.0 mm tread depth on outer edge.

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

O/S/F tyre starting to show signs of wearing on inner edge.

O/S/R shock absorber bump stop/shroud detatched.

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

Slight bind on N/S/R brake.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2011 72,325 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 72,168 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 62,785 miles

nearside wing mirror glass cracked but rest of mirrors all ok

Pass 27 Jul 2009 54,023 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 49,113 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 41,863 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 32,772 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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SH53 JFG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SH53 JFG, 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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SH53 JFG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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