MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,173 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
o/s/f lower arm (rear rubber bush ) splitting slightly
Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s/f flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
o/s/f lower arm (rear rubber bush ) splitting slightly
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%
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%
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)
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
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
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
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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.
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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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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