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LG53 ZGZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

118,414 mi
Last recorded118,414 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 ZGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 118,414 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 118,414 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 104,849 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 104,765 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 101,334 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 92,656 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 89,090 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 84,360 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 82,947 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 82,929 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 80,761 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 80,761 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 78,541 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 78,541 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 77,005 miles

eml light on

nearside front rim bent on the inner face

Fail 30 Aug 2016 77,004 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

eml light on

nearside front rim bent on the inner face

Pass 28 Aug 2015 75,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also heavily feathered tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also heavily feathered tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 72,751 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 72,751 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2013 69,156 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 64,691 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 64,691 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 59,860 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 59,860 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 56,262 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 56,262 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 26 Aug 2009 51,117 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 45,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 45,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 40,957 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 35,685 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished & just starting to wear on edge

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 ZGZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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

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