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BU03 EZL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,742 mi
Last recorded58,742 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 EZL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 58,742 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

o/s/f door mirror casing damaged

oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2015 58,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres close to legal limit

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust centre section slightly corroded

exhaust rear section corroded and outer casing starting to peel

front discs lipped

o\s\f door mirror outer casing damaged

oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Sep 2014 45,898 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 32,245 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)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 26,538 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 25,782 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 24,152 miles

BOTH NEARSIDE TYRES CUT ON SIDEWALL

Pass 7 Sep 2009 22,407 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 19,109 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 17,887 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 13,984 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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BU03 EZL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU03 EZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU03 EZL registered?

BU03 EZL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 April 2003.

Is BU03 EZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 EZL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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