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BU03 FMD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,173 mi
Last recorded107,173 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 FMD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 107,173 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 107,173 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn o/s/f droplink ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f b/j cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f b/j cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 105,916 miles

o/s/f lower arm (rear rubber bush ) splitting slightly

Fail 5 Nov 2018 105,916 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s/f flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

o/s/f lower arm (rear rubber bush ) splitting slightly

Pass 17 Nov 2017 104,265 miles

175/70/14 tyres fitted to front axle 165/70/14 tyres fitted to rear axle

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm (rear bush ) deteriated (2.4.G.2)

rear brake imbalance 15%

Fail 15 Nov 2017 104,265 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f droplink b/joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users o/s/f (1.8.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working n/s/r (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm (rear bush split) (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/r (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f (8.2.2)

175/70/14 tyres fitted to front axle 165/70/14 tyres fitted to rear axle

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm (rear bush ) deteriated (2.4.G.2)

rear brake imbalance 15%

Pass 17 Oct 2016 101,063 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 95,964 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 95,939 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 19 Jul 2014 84,508 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2014 84,508 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 18 May 2013 66,800 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 54,624 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 52,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear exhaust back box outer cover is slightly deteriorated.

Fail 24 Feb 2012 52,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear exhaust back box outer cover is slightly deteriorated.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 44,221 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 36,704 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 29,376 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 29,305 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 24,258 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 2 Mar 2007 17,540 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 28 Feb 2006 11,388 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 FMD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BU03 FMD, 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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BU03 FMD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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