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WJ53 LFO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

90,774 mi
Last recorded90,774 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 90,774 miles

Dip beam bulbs not providing a clear beam image

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Outer sills damaged

Reverse lamp not working

Fail 23 Feb 2023 90,774 miles

Dip beam bulbs not providing a clear beam image

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Outer sills damaged

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 11 Feb 2022 84,330 miles

Front Clonking sound coming from suspension should be checked after suspension arm bush changed

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 84,330 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Clonking sound coming from suspension should be checked after suspension arm bush changed

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 78,869 miles

Exhaust corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Outer sills damaged

Fail 18 Feb 2021 78,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn void bush at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19 inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn void bush at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also under legal limit 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Outer sills damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle refilled 2 L (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 74,069 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 74,069 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb refitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 65,230 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 64,368 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 64,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 63,455 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 61,830 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 60,701 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 59,740 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 57,251 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2011 53,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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 9 Sep 2010 49,032 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 44,609 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 41,223 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 4,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 38,188 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 34,534 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 34,534 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 LFO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LFO, 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 WJ53 LFO registered?

WJ53 LFO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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