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LR53 FXT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,435 mi
Last recorded117,435 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 FXT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 117,435 miles

ITEM REMOVED FROM WINDSCREEN PRIOR TO TEST

Pass 11 Nov 2015 109,512 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 7 Nov 2014 101,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

tyre tread dephs both front 5mm n/s/r 6mm o/s/r 5mm 185/60R14 82H

Pass 7 Nov 2014 101,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

tyre tread dephs both front 5mm n/s/r 6mm o/s/r 5mm 185/60R14 82H

Pass 13 Nov 2013 94,967 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

tyre tread depths both front 2mm n/s/r 3mm o/s/r 5mm 185/60R14 82H

Pass 6 Nov 2012 83,826 miles

tyre tread depths both front and n/s/r 4mm o/s/r 6mm 185/60R14 82H

Fail 3 Nov 2011 76,137 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight damage to body work.

tread depths: n/s/f on 4mm, o/s/f on 5mm, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 7mm.

tyre size: 185/60/14 82H.

Pass 3 Nov 2011 76,137 miles

slight damage to body work.

tread depths: n/s/f on 4mm, o/s/f on 5mm, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 7mm.

tyre size: 185/60/14 82H.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 68,918 miles

rear washer not working, slight perrishing to o/s/r tyre tread, n/s/r shockabsorber slightly damp, tyre tread depths; both front 7.5mm, n/s/r 7.0mm, o/s/r 4.0mm, 185/65/14 82h

Pass 5 Nov 2009 60,974 miles

cut to side wall o/s/r not exposing inner cords.

tread depths: n/s/f on 2.5mm, o/s/f on 3mm, n/s/r on 7mm, o/s/r on 4mm.

tyre size: 185/60/14H.

Fail 5 Nov 2009 60,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres approcing wear limit on edges.

both front wiper blades smearing slightly.

cut to side wall o/s/r not exposing inner cords.

n/s/r indicator fading slightly.

tread depths: n/s/f on 2.5mm, o/s/f on 3mm, n/s/r on 7mm, o/s/r on 4mm.

tyre size: 185/60/14H.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 52,638 miles

both rear indicator bulbs faded, tyre tread depths; both front and n/s/r 4.0mm, o/s/r 5.0mm, 185/60/14h

Pass 12 Oct 2007 42,889 miles

TYRES 18560R14H n/s/f and o/s/r 6.0mm o/s/f and n/s/r 5.0mm spare 6.0mm

various scratches to car, horn n/w on o/s of steering wheel pad at time of test, slight travel in handbrake, R wiper smearing, R number plate discolouring slightly, o/s/r indicator going light in colour

Pass 10 Nov 2006 33,578 miles

o/s/f tyre on limit on inner and outer edges, both rear tyres perrished and slight ovality to n/s/r tyre, nail in o/s/r tyre tread, rear wiper juddering

tyre tread depths; n/s/f 5.5mm, o/s/f 1.6mm, both rear 5.0mm, 185/60/14t

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 FXT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FXT, 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 FXT registered?

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

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