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LJ53 BMO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,819 mi
Last recorded87,819 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 BMO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 87,819 miles

n/s front power steering pipe furrule joint has oil around it

o/s and n/s front dampers leaking

Pass 19 Mar 2012 80,324 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 69,240 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 69,238 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

nearside front brake sticking on slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2010 57,963 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 57,963 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 48,489 miles

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

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

Slight indentation on offside front and offside rear tyres on outer sidewall.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 40,144 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 30,118 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 30,117 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

power steering warning light on

Pass 21 Sep 2006 29,967 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 29,966 miles

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)

child seat o/s/r

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 BMO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BMO, 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 LJ53 BMO registered?

LJ53 BMO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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