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YJ53 OZX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,329 mi
Last recorded111,329 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 OZX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 111,329 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 111,329 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 98,743 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 90,707 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both headlamp aims hazy

exhaust system corroded

offside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Fail 13 Jul 2017 90,706 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both headlamp aims hazy

exhaust system corroded

offside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2016 82,047 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seat belts ()

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust front flexy and rear silencer both in poor condition.

rear washer not working

slight oil leak on engine near to alternator area

tailgate wiper motor very noisy

Fail 18 Jul 2016 82,047 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seat belts ()

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust front flexy and rear silencer both in poor condition.

rear washer not working

slight oil leak on engine near to alternator area

tailgate wiper motor very noisy

Pass 20 Jul 2015 75,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edge

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2015 75,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edge

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2014 63,133 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 60,813 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 60,813 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 58,908 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded could do with replacment

Pass 10 Nov 2011 56,294 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 54,253 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2010 54,253 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 52,010 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 47,324 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 47,324 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/r lamp cracked ,rear number plate starting to de laminate ,front console bushes starting to perish ,front drop links starting to wear

Pass 7 Nov 2007 41,514 miles

o/s/r lamp lenz cracked

rear no plate faded

Pass 9 Nov 2006 37,303 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 37,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 OZX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YJ53 OZX, 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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YJ53 OZX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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