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Skoda Fabia

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LR53 TXJMOT history

LR53 TXJ is a blue petrol Skoda Fabia first used on 16 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 110,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

LR53 TXJ blue Skoda Fabia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Fabia, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
110,736 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 TXJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Fabia
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 TXJ was last recorded at 110,736 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 17,871 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,865 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
17,871 miles
Average per year
5,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,736 miles
  • 2025 – 92,865 miles
  • 2024 – 76,392 miles
  • 2023 – 58,381 miles
  • 2022 – 47,830 miles
  • 2021 – 38,630 miles
  • 2020 – 33,544 miles
  • 2019 – 33,053 miles
  • 2018 – 32,793 miles
  • 2017 – 32,470 miles
  • 2015 – 31,876 miles
  • 2014 – 31,034 miles
  • 2013 – 30,323 miles
  • 2012 – 29,173 miles
  • 2011 – 27,100 miles
  • 2010 – 26,682 miles
  • 2009 – 22,691 miles
  • 2008 – 18,929 miles
  • 2007 – 14,587 miles
  • 2006 – 10,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,736 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryBoth front strut top bearings slightly tight
  • AdvisoryClutch
  • AdvisoryExhaust corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear axle bushes wornRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  • AdvisoryReverse lamp inop

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Headlight condition

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2026

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,736 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    110,736 miles
    Test number
    882198368416
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut top bearings slightly tight
    • AdvisoryClutch
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes worn
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp inop

  2. Fail110,733 miles (+17,868)1 dangerous6 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,733 miles
    Test number
    773635784521
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut top bearings slightly tight
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes worn
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp inop

  3. Pass92,865 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    92,865 miles
    Test number
    537135749103
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights inoperative

  4. Fail92,865 miles (+16,473)1 dangerous7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,865 miles
    Test number
    106683037989
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight condition
    • AdvisoryReverse lights inoperative

  5. Pass76,392 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    76,392 miles
    Test number
    101828624075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight condition

  6. Fail76,392 miles (+18,011)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,392 miles
    Test number
    683471648924
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight condition

  7. Pass58,381 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    58,381 miles
    Test number
    494451061190
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust condition
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever travel

  8. Fail58,381 miles (+10,551)3 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,381 miles
    Test number
    312716172710
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust condition
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever travel

  9. Pass47,830 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    47,830 miles
    Test number
    766493426982
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes worn

  10. Fail47,830 miles (+9,200)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,830 miles
    Test number
    544407323123
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever travel
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes worn

  11. Pass38,630 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    38,630 miles
    Test number
    272043110093
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes worn

  12. Fail38,630 miles (+5,086)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,630 miles
    Test number
    546851870802
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal travel
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever travel
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes worn

  13. Pass33,544 miles (+491)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    33,544 miles
    Test number
    671348602948
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside

  14. Pass33,053 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    33,053 miles
    Test number
    787860189985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,793 miles (+323)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    32,793 miles
    Test number
    837274706987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,470 miles
    Test number
    642451083470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail32,470 miles (+594)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,470 miles
    Test number
    989790713137
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass31,876 miles (+842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    31,876 miles
    Test number
    246405315295
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass31,034 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    31,034 miles
    Test number
    978187614229
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Fail31,029 miles (+706)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,029 miles
    Test number
    407146614245
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass30,323 miles (+1,150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    30,323 miles
    Test number
    969694513279
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass29,173 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    29,173 miles
    Test number
    357520422262
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Fail29,127 miles (+2,027)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,127 miles
    Test number
    358455912291
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass27,100 miles (+418)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    27,100 miles
    Test number
    688894711240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,682 miles (+3,991)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    26,682 miles
    Test number
    823437250228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,691 miles (+3,762)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    22,691 miles
    Test number
    960980159258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,929 miles (+4,342)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    18,929 miles
    Test number
    490352258217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass14,587 miles (+3,832)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    14,587 miles
    Test number
    961374557241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass10,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    10,755 miles
    Test number
    880808976266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 TXJ

Does LR53 TXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 TXJ is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 TXJ?
The MOT on LR53 TXJ is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 TXJ done?
LR53 TXJ was recorded at 110,736 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 5,134 miles a year.
Has LR53 TXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 TXJ has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR53 TXJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LR53 TXJ find?
LR53 TXJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 10 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 7 more.

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