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LJ03 LZX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,147 mi
Last recorded81,147 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 81,147 miles

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion/pitting on front discs

damage on front number plate

wear in front suspension

Pass 13 Apr 2015 77,764 miles

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on front discs

damage on front number plate

headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2014 74,116 miles

headlight lenses discoloured

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 31 Mar 2014 74,116 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

headlight lenses discoloured

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Apr 2013 68,766 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 68,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 64,429 miles

coolant light flashes on

front brake discs starting to wear

front indicator bulbs starting to discolour

front/ rear bumpers and offside rear wheel arch slight damage

nearside front wheel rim slight damage

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

rear exhaust starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear washer jet not working

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 17 Mar 2012 64,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant light flashes on

front brake discs starting to wear

front indicator bulbs starting to discolour

front/ rear bumpers and offside rear wheel arch slight damage

nearside front wheel rim slight damage

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

rear exhaust starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear washer jet not working

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 3 Feb 2011 58,884 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 52,559 miles

Rear number plate yellow reflector starting to delaminate.

Fail 7 Apr 2010 52,559 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 44,492 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 38,040 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 30,378 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 30,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2006 20,077 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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LJ03 LZX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LZX, 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 LJ03 LZX registered?

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

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