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WJ53 LFP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,058 mi
Last recorded58,058 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 LFP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 58,058 miles

offside rear tyre outer side wall deteriorated (cracking)

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 24 Sep 2014 58,054 miles

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

offside rear tyre outer side wall deteriorated (cracking)

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 4 Sep 2013 53,167 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 19 Sep 2012 49,253 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 49,249 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 44,832 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 44,723 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 39,170 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake disc slightly groved (inners)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 39,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake disc slightly groved (inners)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 33,384 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 26,500 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic undertrays covering floor/chassis

Pass 6 Sep 2007 23,289 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic under trays covering floor /chassis

Pass 12 Sep 2006 17,379 miles

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

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 LFP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LFP, 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 LFP registered?

WJ53 LFP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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The MOT history for WJ53 LFP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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