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LX53 LJU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,204 mi
Last recorded99,204 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 LJU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 99,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 97,024 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 97,024 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 94,688 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 92,832 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 92,832 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

engine ECU insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2021 91,675 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 2 Oct 2020 87,635 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Silencer ruting, but not leaking

Fail 2 Oct 2020 87,635 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Silencer ruting, but not leaking

Pass 23 Oct 2019 84,241 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 84,241 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 78,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 74,590 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 70,027 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 60,662 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 59,345 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 54,875 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 54,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 50,599 miles

Engine management light illuminated indicating a fault.

Fail 29 Nov 2012 50,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine management light illuminated indicating a fault.

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 46,870 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 39,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 32,884 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 26,373 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 21,264 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 16,521 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 LJU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LJU, 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 LJU registered?

LX53 LJU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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