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LR52 MJJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,064 mi
Last recorded60,064 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 MJJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 60,064 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 49,893 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 43,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 43,578 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid abs pump (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 40,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy, beam pattern just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy, beam pattern just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 40,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy, beam pattern just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy, beam pattern just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 38,569 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 37,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 34,408 miles

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 31 Dec 2018 34,408 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Dec 2017 30,311 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 24,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens condensated

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 22,728 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 21,317 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 19,848 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 18,138 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 16,754 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 16,754 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 15,026 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 15,026 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 13,812 miles

n/s front seat belt mechanism slightly stiff.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 11,594 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 10,623 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 9,104 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 5,496 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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LR52 MJJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LR52 MJJ, 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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LR52 MJJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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