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LG53 ZJE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

31,727 mi
Last recorded31,727 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 31,727 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION, HUBS AND BRAKE CALIPERS CORRODING

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

FRONT BRAKE PADS BREAKING UP

Pass 2 Oct 2024 31,281 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 31,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 30,716 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 30,106 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 29,602 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 29,107 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 28,433 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 28,433 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 27,380 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 25,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn slightly on inside edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn slightly on inside edge.

Pass 3 Oct 2016 25,163 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine mangerment light on

Fail 29 Sep 2016 25,156 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner back (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner back (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine mangerment light on

Pass 30 Sep 2015 24,173 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 22,981 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 21,864 miles

Both front wipers smearing slightly

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 20,575 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 18,181 miles

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2010 16,261 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 14,898 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 12,644 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 10,129 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 8,181 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 ZJE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ZJE, 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 ZJE registered?

LG53 ZJE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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