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FX53 LCU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,730 mi
Last recorded109,730 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 LCU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 109,730 miles

Offside Front brake has slight bind

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2016 109,730 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake has slight bind

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2015 104,197 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine management light on

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2014 91,644 miles

engine management light on

offside front tyre worn close to wear bars

slight deterioration in exhaust system

Fail 12 Feb 2014 91,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light on

offside front tyre worn close to wear bars

slight deterioration in exhaust system

Pass 14 Feb 2013 73,683 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 73,683 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 54,884 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 54,884 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 39,062 miles

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

slighgt movement ball joint slight wear wishbone bushes slight cut & cracks n/s/f tyre slight wear edge o/s/f tyre- brake fluid slight low slight corrosion brake pipe end- pads slight worn

unable to fully check pads discs & underside car

wish bone bushes worn

Pass 8 Feb 2008 30,933 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play wish bone bushes unable to fully check pads & discs

Pass 9 Feb 2007 18,925 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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FX53 LCU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FX53 LCU, 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 FX53 LCU registered?

FX53 LCU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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