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LG53 ZGX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

203,193 mi
Last recorded203,193 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 ZGX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 203,193 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre and rear exhaust rust and leak

front suspension arm bushes worn

headlamps in poor condition

offside front suspension arm worn

offside front tyre limit , inner edge devoid of tread

Pass 30 Nov 2012 181,739 miles

chip windscreen

Coolant leak

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres limit inner edges devoid of tread (recommend replace now)

both rear tyres limit (recommend replace now)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 160,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

chips in screen,

front suspension console bushes worn,

Pass 9 Oct 2010 137,909 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 118,979 miles

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

chip windscreen

offside rear tyre 2mm and perished

Fail 12 Nov 2009 118,977 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

chip windscreen

offside rear tyre 2mm and perished

wipers splitting

Pass 13 Dec 2007 82,870 miles

handbrake needs adjustment

Pass 10 Oct 2006 61,586 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 61,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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LG53 ZGX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LG53 ZGX, 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 LG53 ZGX registered?

LG53 ZGX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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