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WR53 LFO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,497 mi
Last recorded79,497 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 LFO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 79,497 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 75,523 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust box rusty

small cut nearside front tyre side wall

Fail 27 Oct 2014 75,523 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust box rusty

small cut nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 31 Oct 2013 73,940 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 73,940 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 69,637 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 69,637 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 63,140 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 63,140 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 56,433 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 56,433 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 47,954 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 47,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 40,028 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 31,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2006 23,879 miles

front tyres bold inner edges

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 LFO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WR53 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 WR53 LFO registered?

WR53 LFO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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