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BL03 LJX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,849 mi
Last recorded109,849 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 LJX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 109,849 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2017 109,849 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering rack (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2016 101,490 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear nail in trye

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2016 101,490 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear nail in trye

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2015 94,280 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 83,092 miles

Oil leak

Service Light On

Fail 29 Jan 2014 83,069 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Service Light On

Pass 1 Feb 2013 77,498 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 77,453 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 71,799 miles

advise front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Jan 2012 71,799 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2011 66,237 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 66,237 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both reverse lights not working

Pass 25 Jan 2010 60,558 miles

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

Reverse lights not working

Pass 22 Jan 2009 54,322 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 48,401 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 48,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 41,225 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 34,175 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 34,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BL03 LJX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BL03 LJX, 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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BL03 LJX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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