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WX53 ESU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,346 mi
Last recorded72,346 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 ESU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 72,346 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 10 Apr 2025 70,613 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all tyres perishing

corrosion to rear exhaust box

Fail 10 Apr 2025 70,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all tyres perishing

corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 10 Apr 2024 68,905 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 18 Apr 2023 67,213 miles

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2022 64,991 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2022 64,990 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2021 63,273 miles

Corrosion on rear silencer.

Slight corrosion on lower section of both rear coil springs.

Pass 25 Mar 2020 61,579 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2020 61,574 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2019 57,875 miles

Minor corrosion developing on all four coil springs.

Pass 13 Apr 2018 55,344 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

engine cover/under trays fitted

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2018 55,344 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

engine cover/under trays fitted

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 53,738 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

nearside front tyre wearing inside edge

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2017 53,737 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

nearside front tyre wearing inside edge

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2016 51,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STRONG ADVISE (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60R14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STRONG ADVISE (3.6.B.4d)

rear exhaust box corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 49,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 47,593 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear coil springs slightly corroded at lower tips

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 45,759 miles

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 17 Apr 2013 45,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2012 43,322 miles

both wishbone rear bushes splittig

nearside wiper clearing deteriorating

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2011 40,950 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting

rear silencer deteriorating

run flat damage to near side front tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2010 38,409 miles

off side wishbone rear mounting starting to split

rear silencer deteriorating

run flat damage to near side front tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2009 33,047 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 29,292 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 24,462 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 19,154 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 ESU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel 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 WX53 ESU, 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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WX53 ESU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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