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LX53 ETR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,824 mi
Last recorded101,824 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 ETR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 101,824 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2019 88,104 miles

Both rear coil springs rusty

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 70,550 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Both headlight lenses poor condition

Pass 6 Jun 2017 56,966 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 54,699 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 51,937 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 51,936 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 48,806 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on tread. 185/60/r14-82h

Fail 13 Sep 2014 48,806 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing low on tread. 185/60/r14-82h

Pass 13 Sep 2013 45,980 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 45,980 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 39,290 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2011 32,778 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 28,685 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 25,033 miles

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

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2008 21,466 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 17,566 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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LX53 ETR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LX53 ETR, 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 LX53 ETR registered?

LX53 ETR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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