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LJ53 BNU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,211 mi
Last recorded135,211 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 BNU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 135,211 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 135,211 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 112,792 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 112,792 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 90,327 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 90,327 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 70,887 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 51,308 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 43,977 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 34,465 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 27,810 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 20,409 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 13,296 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 11,977 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 11,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 BNU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BNU, 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 BNU registered?

LJ53 BNU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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