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LJ53 ZLE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

49,638 mi
Last recorded49,638 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 ZLE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 49,638 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 49,074 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 48,008 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 47,081 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 45,825 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 45,825 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 44,874 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 43,767 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 42,108 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 40,005 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 38,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 36,061 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 34,064 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 30,808 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 28,824 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 26,045 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 24,007 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 21,529 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 21,528 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 18,493 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 14,898 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 11,405 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 ZLE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZLE, 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 ZLE registered?

LJ53 ZLE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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