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VN53 LFZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

150,149 mi
Last recorded150,149 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 LFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 150,149 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 146,694 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 146,672 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2023 142,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OUTER FACE RUSTED AS THOUGH PAD NOT CONTACTING DISC (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 134,809 miles

park brake effort biased to n/s - total efficiency just in limit

Pass 29 Sep 2021 127,907 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 123,538 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 118,522 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 110,864 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 110,862 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

park brake effort biased to o/s

Pass 22 Sep 2017 104,290 miles

park brake efficiency just in limit - effort biased to o/s

wear to rear tyres

Pass 27 Sep 2016 97,875 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 91,914 miles

corrosion to o/s rear brake disc

Pass 25 Sep 2014 88,294 miles

wear to n/s front tyre - on wear limit

Pass 19 Sep 2013 81,633 miles

front suspension wishbones - wear to rear bushes -- wear to o/s front tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2012 78,133 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 71,818 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 63,871 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 59,200 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 53,039 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 47,711 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 41,914 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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VN53 LFZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VN53 LFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN53 LFZ registered?

VN53 LFZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for VN53 LFZ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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