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LJ03 LZM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

101,457 mi
Last recorded101,457 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 LZM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 101,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 101,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 82,500 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

head light lenses faded slight pattern distorsion

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 82,500 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

head light lenses faded slight pattern distorsion

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2014 64,699 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dampness around power steering pipes

front no plate damaged

minor stonechips front screen

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre worn low and unevenly

rusting to rear exhaust

wipers smearing

Pass 9 Apr 2014 64,699 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dampness around power steering pipes

front no plate damaged

minor stonechips front screen

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre worn low and unevenly

rusting to rear exhaust

wipers smearing

Fail 10 Apr 2013 42,365 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre badly cracked/perished but has not reached cords yet

offside tyre wall perishing

Pass 10 Apr 2013 42,365 miles

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

nearside rear tyre badly cracked/perished but has not reached cords yet

offside tyre wall perishing

Pass 6 Mar 2012 24,548 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 24,548 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 23,720 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 23,720 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 22,560 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 22,560 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 20,829 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 19,576 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 17,818 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 17,818 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 16,554 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2006 16,554 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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LJ03 LZM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LJ03 LZM, 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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LJ03 LZM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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