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LR52 MMF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,152 mi
Last recorded90,152 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 MMF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 90,152 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 90,152 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 87,079 miles

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

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

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 7 Feb 2024 84,602 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 81,941 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 81,941 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 79,298 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 79,298 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 76,882 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 76,882 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 76,261 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 76,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 74,442 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 72,707 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 72,707 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 68,456 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 65,028 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 60,234 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 55,434 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 49,276 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 43,431 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 37,722 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 32,176 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 27,305 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 22,820 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both no.plates discolouring.

Pass 19 Feb 2007 18,344 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 13,868 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 MMF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MMF, 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 LR52 MMF registered?

LR52 MMF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 February 2003.

Is LR52 MMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR52 MMF shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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