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LG53 ZHW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

60,305 mi
Last recorded60,305 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 ZHW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 60,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close limit and waer on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 56,296 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 53,266 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 50,827 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 47,941 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 47,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2020 45,695 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 45,593 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 40,239 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 35,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 27,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 27,401 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 22,744 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 22,371 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 22,045 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 21,691 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 21,289 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight cut on o/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 2 Sep 2008 19,431 miles

handbrake long

unable to check underbody components correctly due to plastic covers fitted

wear inner edge o/s front tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2007 16,475 miles

handbrake long

unable to check underbody components correctly due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2006 13,272 miles

unable to check underbody metal brake pipes and underbody components correctly due to plastic covers fitted

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 ZHW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZHW, 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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What year was LG53 ZHW registered?

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

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