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YJ53 WDR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,040 mi
Last recorded141,040 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 WDR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 141,040 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 131,338 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

both rear Shock absorbers casings corroding

Pass 25 Oct 2019 120,409 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shocker shrouds detached

Fail 25 Oct 2019 120,399 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shocker shrouds detached

Pass 12 Nov 2018 111,013 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 105,020 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 100,647 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 100,647 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 93,678 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 85,082 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 85,082 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 74,282 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 67,174 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 67,174 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 61,354 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

rear exhaust / body heat shield insecure.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 61,354 miles

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

rear exhaust / body heat shield insecure.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 54,438 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 47,132 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 37,449 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 25,785 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 16,925 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 WDR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WDR, 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 WDR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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