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HX53 LBF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

36,049 mi
Last recorded36,049 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 LBF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 36,049 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front wearing smooth on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2024 32,899 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small split not allowing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 30,208 miles

Offside Front wiper skipping

Fail 29 Oct 2023 30,161 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front wiper skipping

Pass 7 Nov 2022 27,545 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 27,545 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 25,338 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 23,378 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 20,320 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 16,940 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 16,574 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 15,674 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 14,793 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 14,134 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 13,411 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 12,406 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 11,100 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 9,967 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 8,785 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 7,370 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 7,370 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 6,174 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 4,913 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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HX53 LBF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HX53 LBF, 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 HX53 LBF registered?

HX53 LBF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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