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WR53 LFM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,189 mi
Last recorded11,189 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 LFM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 11,189 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet catch hard to open

Pass 2 Jun 2014 101,275 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 96,646 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 96,646 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 84,104 miles

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

chips in screen

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Jul 2011 84,104 miles

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

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

chips in screen

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Jun 2010 74,572 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 74,572 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)

engine overheating

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 11 Jul 2009 60,560 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 25 Jun 2008 41,028 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 24,560 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 8,662 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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WR53 LFM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WR53 LFM, 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 WR53 LFM registered?

WR53 LFM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is WR53 LFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR53 LFM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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