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LR53 FXM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

120,333 mi
Last recorded120,333 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 FXM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 120,333 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres have light edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyres have small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 105,846 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 93,729 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 78,098 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 71,728 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 63,177 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 53,646 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 35,990 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 33,883 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 33,883 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 31,021 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 31,020 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2015 28,937 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 28,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front nail in the tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2014 26,681 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 25,660 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 25,659 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 24,089 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 24,087 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 22,453 miles

Cracks to offside rear tyre.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Nov 2010 20,610 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 20,610 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 18,889 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 16,992 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 13,283 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 10,235 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 10,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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LR53 FXM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LR53 FXM, 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 LR53 FXM registered?

LR53 FXM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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