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WL53 EZF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

213,496 mi
Last recorded213,496 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 EZF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 213,496 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 189,842 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 174,181 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 164,536 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 164,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 151,469 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 151,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 137,259 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 118,008 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear tyres 3mm

Fail 31 Aug 2016 118,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 9 Sep 2015 105,301 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2015 105,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2014 93,622 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust badly deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2014 93,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust badly deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2013 84,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 78,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 73,915 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 68,553 miles

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

both front lower arm bushes perished but not to excess at present

front discs corroded

n/s/r tyre showing signs of being run flat

Pass 5 Oct 2009 61,536 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 55,446 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 45,812 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 35,039 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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WL53 EZF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WL53 EZF, 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 WL53 EZF registered?

WL53 EZF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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