MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,330 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
both front headlights deteriorated
corrosion on suspension
exhaust corroded in places
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear exhaust backbox corroded and peeling
exhaust flexi pipe splitting
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear exhaust backbox corroded and peeling
exhaust flexi pipe splitting
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side brake discs scored,pitted and lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side head lamp lens faded, slightly affecting beam aim. (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint slightly play and dust cover rubber deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (e))
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm an low edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Both front headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated
Rear Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust is corroded
front exhaust flexi is worn
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust is corroded
front exhaust flexi is worn
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front exhaust flexi is worn.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
exhaust corroded.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle imbalanced 40% (3.7.B.5b)
exhaust corroded.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front exhaust flexi worn
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front exhaust flexi worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust corroded.
front discs lipped.
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust corroded.
front discs lipped.
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LG53 ZHJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 ZHJ, 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 ZHJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 September 2003.
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