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LJ53 BLK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

118,992 mi
Last recorded118,992 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 BLK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 118,992 miles

Central exhaust silencer box starting to get abit corroded

Exhaust rear silencer box getting very corroded

Gearbox underside getting abit oily

O/S/R shock absorber getting abit damp

Park brake efficiency low and ON 16% MINIMUM limit

Slight noise starting at N/S/R w/bearing, when spun

Fail 10 Sep 2015 118,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Perrished and split exposing reinforcement (3.6.B.4d)

Central exhaust silencer box starting to get abit corroded

Exhaust rear silencer box getting very corroded

Gearbox underside getting abit oily

O/S/R shock absorber getting abit damp

Park brake efficiency low and ON 16% MINIMUM limit

Slight noise starting at N/S/R w/bearing, when spun

Pass 9 Sep 2014 107,128 miles

both headlamps faded

oil leak

rear silencer corroded

slight noise from n/s rear wheel bearing area

Fail 9 Sep 2014 107,128 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Both H/Light lenses getting abit deteriorated and starting to effect dipped beam images

Engine/Gearbox underside area getting abit oily

Exhaust rear silencer getting abit corroded

N/S/F tyre getting worn at inner tread edge

Slight noise starting at N/S/R w/bearing, when spun

Pass 13 Sep 2013 97,677 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2013 97,631 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

o/s/r brake back plate damp

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2012 95,444 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

sump starting to corrode

Fail 10 Sep 2012 95,365 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

sump starting to corrode

Pass 26 Aug 2011 91,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 91,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 83,394 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 72,637 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 72,637 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 63,567 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 53,663 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 44,704 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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LJ53 BLK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LJ53 BLK, 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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LJ53 BLK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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