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LG53 ZHE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,900 mi
Last recorded129,900 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 ZHE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 129,900 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 129,900 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 121,481 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 121,481 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 111,403 miles

slight bind from offside rear brake

Fail 20 Mar 2019 111,403 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 106,219 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 106,219 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 101,166 miles

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)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 101,164 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 95,309 miles

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.

Fail 29 Mar 2016 95,309 miles

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.

Pass 21 Mar 2015 79,682 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 79,682 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 71,864 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 64,564 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2012 57,876 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 51,798 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 43,674 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2010 43,487 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 30,419 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2008 28,628 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear tyres starting to perish inner edge

wipers starting to split

Pass 11 Oct 2007 23,856 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 18,394 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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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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