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LT53 EDJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,801 mi
Last recorded121,801 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 EDJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 121,801 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 108,898 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 97,884 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bushs bothsides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 85,208 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 74,891 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 74,891 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 65,138 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 65,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 56,854 miles

###strong advise#### both fronts brake discs worn low

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wipers weak/smearing

Fail 2 Sep 2011 56,854 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

###strong advise#### both fronts brake discs worn low

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wipers weak/smearing

Pass 7 Sep 2010 49,905 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wiper weak

nearside front rim damaged

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 7 Sep 2010 49,905 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wiper weak

nearside front rim damaged

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2009 42,993 miles

Advise front number plate cracked

Fail 4 Sep 2009 42,991 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside 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)

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

Advise front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 37,466 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 30,303 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 30,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 21,739 miles

Advise front number plate cracked

Advise nearside front tyre low on tread on inner and outer edges

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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LT53 EDJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LT53 EDJ, 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 LT53 EDJ registered?

LT53 EDJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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