The road tax status for BJ53 UCL is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for BJ53 UCL?

The MOT for BJ53 UCL is valid and due for renewal on or before 13 October 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of BJ53 UCL?

The recorded mileage for BJ53 UCL is 143,712 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is BJ53 UCL ULEZ compliant?

No, BJ53 UCL does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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2003 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · BJ53 UCL

BJ53 UCL

2003 Skoda Fabia (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26/09/2003. Recorded mileage 143,712 miles. MOT valid until 13/10/2026.

Make & Model: SKODA FABIA
Year / Origin: 2003 · Birmingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 13/10/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 143,712 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 143,712 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2003
Engine: 1198cc

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BJ53 UCL Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
143,712 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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BJ53 UCL Mileage History

06/10/2023133,747 mi
29/09/2024137,337 mi+3,590 mi
01/10/2024137,337 mi
08/10/2025143,703 mi+6,366 mi
15/10/2025143,712 mi+9 mi

Average of roughly 4,917 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

BJ53 UCL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 22 Sept 2026, 17:02

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Skoda Fabia (BJ53 UCL) between October 2023 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”.

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