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WJ53 LFL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

104,935 mi
Last recorded104,935 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 LFL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 104,935 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 96,095 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

headlamp lenses deteriorated

rear brake imbalance 30%

Fail 16 May 2022 96,095 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front brake discs corroded and worn

headlamp lenses deteriorated

rear brake imbalance 30%

Pass 25 Sep 2020 88,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

headlamp lenses deteriorated

rear brakes imbalanced, 29%

Fail 18 Sep 2020 88,433 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

headlamp lenses deteriorated

rear brakes imbalanced, 29%

Pass 10 Sep 2019 76,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2019 76,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

hand brake travel long

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2018 62,760 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 6 Sep 2018 62,570 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

hand brake travel long

Pass 19 Sep 2017 51,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2016 35,955 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

cut in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 2 Sep 2015 33,160 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 33,158 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 30,800 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 25,270 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 25,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 24,576 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 24,576 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 23,900 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 23,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 22,693 miles

both rear tyres cracked in tread area

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2009 21,009 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 21,009 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 May 2008 18,402 miles

Both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges.

Pass 21 May 2007 14,987 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 11,708 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 11,706 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WJ53 LFL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WJ53 LFL, 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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WJ53 LFL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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