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YX53 ZRJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,984 mi
Last recorded78,984 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 ZRJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 78,984 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 78,984 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 73,767 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

front number plate cracked

nearside rear seat belt has to be pulled out slowly otherwise stops

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit (on 3mm) + bald on inner edge + perishing

offside rear tyre perishing on edges

oil down back of engine + misting around top cover

rear exhaust silencer casing in poor condition

Fail 26 Sep 2018 73,767 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

front number plate cracked

nearside rear seat belt has to be pulled out slowly otherwise stops

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit (on 3mm) + bald on inner edge + perishing

offside rear tyre perishing on edges

oil down back of engine + misting around top cover

rear exhaust silencer casing in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2017 69,574 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

horn only works when pushed harder than normal

nearside front tyre going bald on inner edge + wearing on outer edge + perishing on edges

nearside rear tyre on 3mm + 2x large cuts in tread + perishing

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer in slightly poor condition

Fail 25 Sep 2017 69,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively + split at ends (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively + split at ends (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

horn only works when pushed harder than normal

nearside front tyre going bald on inner edge + wearing on outer edge + perishing on edges

nearside rear tyre on 3mm + 2x large cuts in tread + perishing

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer in slightly poor condition

Pass 2 Sep 2016 63,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 57,457 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre uneven wear on inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2015 57,456 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil level low

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2014 51,188 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres slightly worn on edges (offside worst)

both headlights slightly deteriorated / aims slightly poor

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 15 Sep 2014 51,188 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres slightly worn on edges (offside worst)

both headlights slightly deteriorated / aims slightly poor

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 2 Oct 2013 43,883 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 38,130 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 31,608 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 31,608 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2010 28,332 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 28,331 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 26,067 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 22,662 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 18,210 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 14,299 miles

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

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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YX53 ZRJ 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 66.7%.

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 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 YX53 ZRJ, 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 YX53 ZRJ registered?

YX53 ZRJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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