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HX53 LBJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,684 mi
Last recorded65,684 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 LBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 65,684 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% recorded with failure being 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Mould on webbing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged but not showing any white light

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lamp lens damaged but not showing any white light

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 65,665 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% recorded with failure being 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Mould on webbing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged but not showing any white light

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lamp lens damaged but not showing any white light

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 65,607 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 65,607 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 59,342 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 59,336 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 56,937 miles

nearside rear lens cracked

some splitting to both front lower suspension arms rear most bushings

Pass 11 Aug 2016 54,913 miles

WIPER BLADES NOISY AND POOR CLEARING

rear shockers plastic covers loose

Pass 24 Aug 2015 52,049 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 48,770 miles

ENGINE poor running and erratic....wiper blades noisy,,

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 44,692 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 44,692 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 41,553 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 37,175 miles

front offside and nearside tyres worn on inner edges.

rear nearside light lamp lense cover damaged.

Fail 11 Aug 2011 37,173 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front offside and nearside tyres worn on inner edges.

rear nearside light lamp lense cover damaged.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 33,407 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 29,678 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 25,671 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 21,335 miles

n.s.r light lens slight damage

Pass 18 Aug 2006 16,893 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 LBJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LBJ, 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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HX53 LBJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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