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LX53 MJU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

107,635 mi
Last recorded107,635 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 MJU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 107,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 105,545 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 101,446 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 96,950 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 96,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2017 91,157 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 75,102 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 75,382 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 75,382 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 63,731 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 63,731 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 49,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light on

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 7 Dec 2012 39,915 miles

engine light on

Pass 12 Dec 2011 29,457 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brake disc worn

Fail 12 Dec 2011 29,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake disc worn

Pass 4 Dec 2010 25,566 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Dec 2010 25,566 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Nov 2009 19,584 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 19,584 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 16,746 miles

N/S/F Tyre side wall begin: to deteriorate.

Pass 17 Dec 2007 13,841 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 13,841 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 8,887 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 MJU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 MJU, 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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LX53 MJU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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