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LJ53 FOU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,749 mi
Last recorded70,749 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 FOU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 70,749 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 70,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 66,113 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 58,844 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 58,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 52,138 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 52,138 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 33,971 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 33,971 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 32,364 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 32,359 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 29,955 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 26,981 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 24,103 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 24,103 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 19,596 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 16,623 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 14,425 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 14,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 1,372 miles

cant see much uner engine coz flash tray fitted

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 FOU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 70,536 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 FOU, 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 22 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 FOU registered?

LJ53 FOU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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