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WG53 FDM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

91,158 mi
Last recorded91,158 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 FDM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 91,158 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 91,158 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 88,868 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 88,868 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 86,906 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 84,548 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 81,764 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Aug 2022 81,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2021 78,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear exhaust box corroded outer skin

Pass 15 Aug 2020 74,710 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 72,246 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 66,538 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 60,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 60,518 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 55,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance damaged but not showing white light. (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 49,903 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 45,245 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 40,282 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 40,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 33,197 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 28,714 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 23,766 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 23,760 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 17,953 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 14,624 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 14,624 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 12,055 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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WG53 FDM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WG53 FDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG53 FDM registered?

WG53 FDM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is WG53 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG53 FDM shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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