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WN53 LJJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

66,348 mi
Last recorded66,348 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 LJJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 66,348 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 64,299 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides smears (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

hand brake lever has increase reverse travel

Pass 3 Oct 2023 58,913 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Small splits (3.4 (b) (i))

Reversing lights not working

Fail 2 Oct 2023 58,913 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Small splits (3.4 (b) (i))

Reversing lights not working

Pass 14 Jun 2022 54,614 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside cracked in tyre treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front and rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Outer handle damaged (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tyre treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reversing lights not working

Fail 31 May 2022 54,611 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside cracked in tyre treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front and rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Outer handle damaged (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tyre treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reversing lights not working

Unable to open rear hatch from outside

Pass 26 May 2021 53,732 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 53,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 53,303 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 51,680 miles

Both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 47,589 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 47,561 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 45,087 miles

Fuel filter Needs attention

Fail 1 Oct 2016 45,087 miles

Fuel filter Needs attention

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 43,017 miles

Rear exhaust "outer skin" slightly deteriorated.

Fail 1 Oct 2015 43,017 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust "outer skin" slightly deteriorated.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 41,325 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroding .......

Pass 2 Oct 2013 39,245 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 39,245 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 37,057 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 34,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 34,698 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 32,001 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 28,802 miles

Both Rear Tyres badly cracked & perished

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 25,899 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 21,817 miles

both front tyres on 1.6. m.m.

horn switch stiff to opperate

Pass 19 Sep 2006 17,874 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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WN53 LJJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WN53 LJJ, 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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WN53 LJJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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