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YR53 EJX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,060 mi
Last recorded101,060 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 EJX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 101,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

advise rear silencer rusting

Pass 18 Sep 2017 97,069 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 88,657 miles

advise rear silencer corroding

Pass 14 Sep 2015 82,172 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 82,172 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working right front side light bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 76,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear silencer rusting

Fail 22 Sep 2014 76,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear silencer rusting

Pass 9 Sep 2013 70,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 63,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2011 56,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

advise left front tyre at 2m/m

advise right rear tyre at 2m/m

Pass 11 Sep 2010 49,516 miles

advise front wisebone rear bushers starting to unbond

advise right rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2009 43,018 miles

advise rear silencer rusting round rear edge

advise slight play in both front wisebone rear bushers

Pass 16 Sep 2008 37,198 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 30,790 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 30,790 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 22,654 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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YR53 EJX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YR53 EJX, 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 YR53 EJX registered?

YR53 EJX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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