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BL03 LRX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

101,565 mi
Last recorded101,565 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 LRX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 101,565 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 101,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 94,675 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 94,551 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 89,161 miles

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

coolant below min

front exhaust hangar broken

Fail 4 Jul 2014 89,161 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

coolant below min

front exhaust hangar broken

Pass 6 Jul 2013 83,939 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 83,939 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 78,606 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 78,606 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2011 70,584 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 70,584 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) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 62,292 miles

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

offside door mirror slightly damaged, not affecting rear view

Fail 7 Jul 2009 55,732 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel long

nearside front wheel trim missing

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Pass 7 Jul 2009 55,732 miles

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

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

handbrake travel long

nearside front wheel trim missing

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Pass 30 Jun 2008 49,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre going bold on inner edge recommend tracking check

nearside front wheel trim missing

Fail 27 Jun 2008 49,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre going bold on inner edge recommend tracking check

nearside front wheel trim missing

Pass 6 Jul 2007 40,833 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 40,779 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 32,550 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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BL03 LRX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LRX, 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 LRX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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