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WR53 DXO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,463 mi
Last recorded88,463 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 DXO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 88,463 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 88,463 miles

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

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

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 Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 87,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 79,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake Not Fully Releasing

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 79,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake Not Fully Releasing

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 69,604 miles

O/s/f plastic wheel cover not present at time of inspection.

Rear exhaust box corroded and in poor condition.

Fail 22 Oct 2014 69,604 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

O/s/f plastic wheel cover not present at time of inspection.

O/s/f wishbone rear bush worn.

Rear exhaust box corroded and in poor condition.

Pass 24 Oct 2013 63,165 miles

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

Rear Number Plate In Poor Condition.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 58,077 miles

Both front wishbones inner bushes in poor condition and movement

Rear brake discs corroded and in poor condition.

Rear brakes not fully releasing

Pass 18 Oct 2011 50,785 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 43,931 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 37,220 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 37,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 30,578 miles

Both rear tyres low on tread.

Horn difficult to operate.

Fail 27 Oct 2008 30,578 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both rear tyres low on tread.

Horn difficult to operate.

Nail in o//s/r tyre.

Pass 7 Nov 2007 24,880 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 19,332 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WR53 DXO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WR53 DXO, 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 WR53 DXO registered?

WR53 DXO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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