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LJ53 ZMY

2003 Skoda Superb

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,573 mi
Last recorded74,573 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 ZMY
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 74,573 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 73,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 73,889 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 73,643 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 72,202 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 70,365 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 70,364 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 68,664 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 67,028 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 64,937 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 61,232 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 58,210 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 55,306 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 55,305 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 52,218 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 46,768 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 46,768 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 41,428 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 36,007 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 32,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 32,267 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 28,331 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 24,237 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 24,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 20,200 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 16,745 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 13,762 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Superb?

Based on 755,475 MOT tests across 83,424 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
9,405
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
83,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,743
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6,269
Registration plate lamp not working 4,908
position lamp(s) not working 4,669
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 4,545
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LJ53 ZMY is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 103,216 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Superb fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,743 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ53 ZMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Superb typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Superb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ53 ZMY registered?

LJ53 ZMY is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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