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LX53 MJE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

73,048 mi
Last recorded73,048 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 MJE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 73,048 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is split and deteriorating

Rear reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 8 Feb 2019 73,047 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is split and deteriorating

Rear reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 16 Feb 2018 67,340 miles

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

Nearside headlamp glass/cover is deteriorating

Offside headlamp glass/cover is deteriorating

Rear exhaust silencer outer shell has split

Fail 16 Feb 2018 67,339 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside front tyre is wearing low on the inner edge

Nearside headlamp glass/cover is deteriorating

Nearside rear tyre is on the 2mm wear bars

Offside headlamp glass/cover is deteriorating

Rear exhaust silencer outer shell has split

Pass 17 Feb 2017 60,811 miles

Front brake pads over half worn

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

Offside and nearside headlamp covers are deteriorating

Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

Pass 27 Feb 2016 55,311 miles

Both the headlamp glass/covers are deteriorating

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge

Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

Fail 27 Feb 2016 55,311 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both the headlamp glass/covers are deteriorating

Engine management light is on

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

Pass 6 Mar 2015 49,185 miles

rear exhaust corroded

gearbox noisy

Fail 28 Feb 2015 49,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

gearbox noisy

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2014 42,649 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 42,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 36,592 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front 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 25 Feb 2012 29,562 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 23,754 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 18,667 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 18,667 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 11,712 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 10,204 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 7,704 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 MJE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 LX53 MJE, 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 LX53 MJE registered?

LX53 MJE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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