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YF53 CJX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

175,324 mi
Last recorded175,324 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 CJX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 175,324 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 174,394 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 161,042 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 24 Jan 2017 174,961 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 137,106 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 124,542 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 108,332 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2014 108,332 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 92,761 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 76,183 miles

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

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

engine warning lamp lit indicating a fault

power steering warning lamp lit indicating a fault, system still functions as intended

Pass 5 Jan 2011 57,319 miles

engine warning lamp lit indicating a fault in the system

rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Sep 2009 28,735 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 11,817 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 10,501 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 9,099 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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YF53 CJX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YF53 CJX, 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 YF53 CJX registered?

YF53 CJX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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