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LW53 AJX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

51,354 mi
Last recorded51,354 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 AJX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 51,354 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 48,927 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2024 45,959 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 6 Feb 2023 42,352 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 39,014 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 36,974 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 34,330 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 31,764 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 30,249 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 28,485 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 26,750 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Pass 19 Jan 2015 25,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 22,836 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 21,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 21,005 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 18,996 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 16,111 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 12,626 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

management light on !

Pass 9 Mar 2009 10,695 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 8,379 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 6,686 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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LW53 AJX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 70,536 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 LW53 AJX, 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 22 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LW53 AJX registered?

LW53 AJX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 February 2004.

Is LW53 AJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW53 AJX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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