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LG53 ZHJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

111,330 mi
Last recorded111,330 miles
Recorded on11 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 ZHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2025 111,330 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 111,315 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 107,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2023 102,686 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 96,801 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2022 96,801 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 89,583 miles

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))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 89,583 miles

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))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 82,629 miles

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))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 68,524 miles

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 57,094 miles

Both front headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Rear Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 54,010 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 54,009 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 51,511 miles

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.

Pass 17 Aug 2015 49,425 miles

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.

Fail 17 Aug 2015 49,425 miles

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.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 47,755 miles

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

front exhaust flexi worn

Fail 6 Aug 2014 47,755 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 46,136 miles

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

exhaust corroded.

front discs lipped.

Fail 19 Aug 2013 46,136 miles

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.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 45,494 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 45,494 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 42,116 miles

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 37,314 miles

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 34,109 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 34,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 29,408 miles

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 25,426 miles

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 20,798 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 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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