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WJ53 PXG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

194,321 mi
Last recorded194,321 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 PXG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 194,321 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Offside and Nearside Rear Front End Bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Offside and Nearside Front Rear End Lower Bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 191,169 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 191,149 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 187,640 miles

Both nearside tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 20 Nov 2020 187,640 miles

Both nearside tyres worn on inner edges.

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 176,828 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 176,828 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 169,816 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 169,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 165,289 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 165,289 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2016 158,470 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 158,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 146,909 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 146,909 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 22 May 2014 136,048 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 136,048 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 122,406 miles

Rear silencer showing corrosion.

Pass 28 May 2012 109,504 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 100,946 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 92,668 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 81,300 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 80,345 miles

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

bonnet safety catch sticking

Pass 16 Oct 2007 65,863 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 49,882 miles

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

Rear number plate deteriating

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 PXG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WJ53 PXG, 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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WJ53 PXG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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