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WX53 ERU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,912 mi
Last recorded88,912 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 ERU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 88,912 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2026 88,912 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 88,326 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2025 88,326 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 87,604 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 86,292 miles

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

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2023 86,292 miles

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

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 84,020 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 81,688 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both headlamp lenses slightly frosting

Pass 18 Feb 2020 75,478 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 72,226 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 69,385 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 67,821 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 63,866 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 58,987 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 54,145 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 50,232 miles

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

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

exhaust emissions are quite smokey but does clear to acceptable limits! (see emissions printout. advise fuel system treatment)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 46,157 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 40,177 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 35,641 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 30,454 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 26,760 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 22,051 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 16,202 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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WX53 ERU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WX53 ERU, 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 WX53 ERU registered?

WX53 ERU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is WX53 ERU safe to buy?

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