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LX53 HFT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,612 mi
Last recorded111,612 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 HFT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 111,612 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust back box corroded and outer skin starting to come off

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 107,317 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 93,036 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 74,676 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 58,640 miles

Both front tyres wearing more at inner tread, esp o/s/f.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 50,349 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 46,512 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 46,512 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 41,742 miles

Front & Rear number plate's begin: to deteriorate.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 33,147 miles

Front & Rear number plates begin: to deteriorate.

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyre side walls deteriorating.

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyre treads wearing on inner & outer edges.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 33,147 miles

Front & Rear number plates begin: to deteriorate.

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyre side walls deteriorating.

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyre treads wearing on inner & outer edges.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 23,944 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 17,903 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 HFT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LX53 HFT, 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 HFT registered?

LX53 HFT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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