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LG53 ZJX

2003 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,814 mi
Last recorded114,814 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 ZJX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 114,814 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer corroded

Handbrake lever has a slight reserve travel

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2020 114,814 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer corroded

Handbrake lever has a slight reserve travel

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 102,986 miles

Exhaust down pipe flexi braiding deteriorated

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front worn misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Park brake lever little reserve travel

Fail 2 Jul 2018 102,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust down pipe flexi braiding deteriorated

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front worn misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Park brake lever little reserve travel

Pass 14 Jun 2017 93,258 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Jun 2017 93,056 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Child seat fitted to nearside rear...belt not tested

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 May 2016 85,756 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 79,955 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r shocker dust cover insecure

o/s/r shocker dust cover insecure

Fail 7 Aug 2015 79,955 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r shocker dust cover insecure

o/s/r shocker dust cover insecure

Fail 19 Aug 2014 72,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 72,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 66,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns sill slightly dam

Pass 20 Aug 2012 57,217 miles

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorating

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

rear indicators showing white light

Pass 19 Aug 2011 51,878 miles

exhaust flexible pipe damaged

high level brake light various leds not working

nearside front lower arm rear bush splitting

rear indicators showing white light

varous small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 12 Aug 2010 46,283 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 33,540 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 32,861 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 32,861 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 30,164 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 24,004 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 ZJX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZJX, 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 ZJX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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