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SJ53 MRU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

174,035 mi
Last recorded174,035 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 MRU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 174,035 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 174,030 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Boot under body corroded.

Pass 3 Aug 2023 160,814 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 160,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 150,369 miles

Nearside Front brake hose bracket is insecure

Fail 12 Aug 2022 150,369 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened spring lower seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose bracket is insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2021 141,890 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 141,880 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 131,952 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 131,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 120,325 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 120,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 109,960 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 106,585 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 102,087 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 98,113 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 92,334 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 87,219 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 80,160 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 72,502 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 64,967 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 64,967 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 56,244 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2009 56,195 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 48,193 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 39,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 30,355 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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SJ53 MRU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SJ53 MRU, 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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SJ53 MRU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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