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YJ53 WFH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,532 mi
Last recorded94,532 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 WFH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 94,532 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s rear tyre worn unevenly on inside edge

Fail 7 Oct 2013 94,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s rear tyre worn unevenly on inside edge

Pass 3 Oct 2012 85,504 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 17 Oct 2011 78,588 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 70,564 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 59,611 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre has cut to inner side wall but not to cords and is also worn unevenly

n/s/rear door wont open

Pass 7 Oct 2009 59,611 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre has cut to inner side wall but not to cords and is also worn unevenly

n/s/rear door wont open

Pass 4 Oct 2008 45,643 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 31,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 16,348 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 16,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 WFH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YJ53 WFH, 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 WFH registered?

YJ53 WFH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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