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YJ53 OZT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

144,891 mi
Last recorded144,891 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 OZT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 144,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside Underbody sills covered in undersealer. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 137,217 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 129,431 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 129,431 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2023 129,423 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering and rear outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2021 117,501 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 109,786 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 105,015 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 97,061 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2018 97,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 88,011 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 81,480 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 78,629 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 74,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

x2 rear bumpstops perished

Fail 13 Oct 2014 74,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

x2 rear bumpstops perished

Pass 16 Oct 2013 70,291 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

x2 rear bumpstops split

Pass 15 Oct 2012 66,619 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 62,784 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 58,784 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 58,784 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear bump stops perished. rear discs worn.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 54,201 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 49,863 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 41,228 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 31,863 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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YJ53 OZT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YJ53 OZT, 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 YJ53 OZT registered?

YJ53 OZT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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