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WR53 LFT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

152,363 mi
Last recorded152,363 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 LFT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 152,363 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 152,363 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 150,540 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 147,756 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 138,272 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 138,269 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 133,050 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n,s, side mirror damaged but not sharp edge

o,s,front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear back box surround corroded and insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2012 120,970 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 120,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer outter skin corroded up and breaking up

Fail 22 Nov 2010 102,139 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 102,139 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 81,822 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 81,720 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 65,896 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front & rear brake disc's lipped

Fuel cooler damaged

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 65,896 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front & rear brake disc's lipped

Fuel cooler damaged

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 49,401 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 35,085 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 LFT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LFT, 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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WR53 LFT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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