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LJ53 ZLU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,854 mi
Last recorded105,854 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 105,854 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 105,854 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 98,781 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 98,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. very high on 43% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted, preventing full inspection of a belt

electric steering light momentarily came on during the test, but went off and remained off

front brake discs worn thin and lipped

nearside rear tyre perished, cracked and worn low

offside front brake has slight grab

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 91,294 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 85,807 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 85,807 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 77,763 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 77,763 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 69,682 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear brake pads less than offside rear brake pads

offside front brake pads less than nearside front brake pads

slight binding nearside rear brakes

slight binding offside front brakes

Pass 16 Sep 2010 62,481 miles

front discs slightly lipped

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 28 Sep 2009 57,104 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 1 Oct 2008 49,806 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 49,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 41,329 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 32,112 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 ZLU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZLU, 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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LJ53 ZLU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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