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WJ53 HZE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,953 mi
Last recorded79,953 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 HZE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 79,953 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s inner tread shoulders ad normal wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 64,826 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear facing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 54,080 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 50,023 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 46,333 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 44,162 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 44,140 miles

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

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 42,353 miles

Front number plate poor

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

Nearside Front headlamp cover poor

Nearside wiper slightly poor efectiveness

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

Offside front wiper blade slightly poor effectiveness

Fail 6 Mar 2020 42,353 miles

Front number plate poor

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp cover poor

Nearside wiper slightly poor efectiveness

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

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

Offside front wiper blade slightly poor effectiveness

Pass 4 Mar 2019 38,746 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 36,114 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 36,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 34,752 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 34,752 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 33,400 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 33,395 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 31,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 31,860 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 30,638 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 29,123 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 27,736 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 26,099 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 24,867 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 23,146 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 21,465 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 18,651 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

plastic undertrays covering floor /chassis

Pass 12 Oct 2006 17,341 miles

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

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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WJ53 HZE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol 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 WJ53 HZE, 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 WJ53 HZE registered?

WJ53 HZE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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