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WR53 LGJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

89,918 mi
Last recorded89,918 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 LGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 89,918 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 76,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 69,719 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 68,801 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 68,800 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 67,684 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 67,684 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 65,464 miles

Front both front wiper blade ends split

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 63,917 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 63,908 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 62,217 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 62,217 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 60,326 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2013 57,066 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 53,859 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 49,511 miles

Front brake disc`s lipped.

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Fail 27 Oct 2011 49,511 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

( ADVISE ) That tracking be checked.

Front brake disc`s lipped.

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 45,010 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 40,141 miles

centre silencer; slight leak.

rear number plate tarnished.

Fail 4 Nov 2009 40,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

centre silencer; slight leak.

rear number plate tarnished.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 34,849 miles

CRACKS AND CUTS IN REAR TYRES.

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE.

SLIGHT LEAK MIDDLE SILENCER.

Pass 5 Nov 2007 29,407 miles

O/S/F PADS ON MAX WEAR LIMIT.

Fail 5 Nov 2007 29,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F PADS ON MAX WEAR LIMIT.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 22,965 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 22,965 miles

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

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

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 LGJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LGJ, 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 LGJ registered?

WR53 LGJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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