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WR53 LJJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

119,096 mi
Last recorded119,096 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 119,096 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jul 2016 119,096 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jul 2015 112,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear in n/s front lower suspension arm bush

Fail 23 Jul 2014 104,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn very low

Pass 23 Jul 2014 104,724 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn very low

Fail 19 Jul 2013 94,173 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front headlamp lenzes cloudy affecting beam pattern

Pass 19 Jul 2013 94,173 miles

both front headlamp lenzes cloudy affecting beam pattern

Pass 17 Jul 2012 85,126 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 73,455 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 73,455 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 64,904 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 64,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 55,084 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 55,084 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 48,239 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 35,467 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 35,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 15,754 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Nov 2006 15,754 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LJJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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