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LX53 MJO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,055 mi
Last recorded86,055 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 MJO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 86,055 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 78,503 miles

engine light on

Fail 14 Feb 2017 78,503 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour broken lens (1.1.A.3e)

engine light on

Pass 21 Jan 2016 70,076 miles

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2014 67,121 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 60,438 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 60,368 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 53,924 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 46,461 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 33,906 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 33,906 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 29,501 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 27,956 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 26,659 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 20,208 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 MJO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJO, 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 MJO registered?

LX53 MJO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is LX53 MJO safe to buy?

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