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LR53 RYP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

186,245 mi
Last recorded186,245 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 186,245 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 177,845 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 168,363 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyre front & rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 144,561 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 142,249 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 137,869 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 131,546 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 123,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slight outter side wall damage

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 123,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced LENS DULL (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced LENS DULL (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slight outter side wall damage

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 111,613 miles

Both headlight beam patterns very weak

Plastic covers fitted to engine and underneath vehicle

Rear discs poor condition on inner edge

Fail 29 Dec 2015 111,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjuster broken (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45WR16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both headlight beam patterns very weak

Plastic covers fitted to engine and underneath vehicle

Rear discs poor condition on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2015 99,646 miles

Both front road wheels have a slight bind when rotated by hand.

Both front tyres wearing on inner tread area.

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 91,732 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise o/s/f and n/s/f seat belts slow to retract

dvise o/s/r tyre has had a puncture repair

Fail 20 Feb 2013 85,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 85,704 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 78,169 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 78,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 69,919 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 62,079 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 51,770 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 41,933 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 32,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 RYP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LR53 RYP, 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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LR53 RYP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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