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ExpiredMileage
129,900 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front cv boot are starting split around clips
front discs and pads are worn
nearside rear tyre close to limit 2.5mm
rear brake discs are worn
slight judder in front brakes
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
both front cv boot are starting split around clips
front discs and pads are worn
nearside rear tyre close to limit 2.5mm
rear brake discs are worn
slight judder in front brakes
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
slight bind from offside rear brake
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
slight bind from offside rear brake
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/16 (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm very bad flat spot (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/16 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front and rear brake discs are pitted
Both headlamp lenses deteriated
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Both headlamp lenses deteriated
Engine management warning light on
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Unable to open boot lid
Front tyres wearing on inner edges.
Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted.
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Slight distortion of nearside rear tyre.
Front tyres wearing on inner edges.
Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted.
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Slight distortion of nearside rear tyre.
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
oil on minimum
both rear tyres worn on edges
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner tread area
front registration plate deteriorating
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner tread area
front registration plate deteriorating
Both rear tyres deteriorated
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
rear tyres starting to perish inner edge
wipers starting to split
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LG53 ZHE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LG53 ZHE, 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 ZHE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 October 2003.
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