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LJ53 BOU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

67,023 mi
Last recorded67,023 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 BOU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 67,023 miles

Nearside Front wing damage

Offside Rear O/S REAR BUMPER DAMAGE

Pass 3 May 2025 58,101 miles

Offside Rear O/S REAR BUMPER DAMAGE

Pass 13 Apr 2024 54,703 miles

Offside Rear Bumper Slightly damaged

Pass 1 May 2023 51,075 miles

Offside Rear Bumper Slightly damaged

Pass 3 May 2022 47,393 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 43,802 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 40,443 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 38,817 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp lens slightly damaged

Pass 12 May 2018 38,617 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 37,134 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 35,873 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 33,627 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 31,567 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 28,155 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 24,323 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 20,831 miles

Nearside front tyre cracing on inner and outer edges

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 20,827 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre cracing on inner and outer edges

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 16,553 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 12,155 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 7,131 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 2,818 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 2,126 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 BOU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 BOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ53 BOU registered?

LJ53 BOU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is LJ53 BOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ53 BOU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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