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CX03 FUJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

198,904 mi
Last recorded198,904 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 FUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2024 198,904 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s+n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s+n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 185,786 miles

Some underbody corrosion.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 Nov 2021 180,672 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

Hand brake high

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Axel corroded.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both centre rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 3 Nov 2021 180,672 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

Hand brake high

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Axel corroded.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both centre rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 23 Nov 2020 175,835 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 167,500 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inside face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to exhaust back box.

Corrosion to front & rear suspension component.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hand brake high.

Near side rear wheel stiff to turn.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 1 May 2018 158,176 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes, unions & ferrules.

Corrosion to front & rear suspension components.

Exhaust corroded.

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2017 150,841 miles

Both front head lamps deteriorated.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear. (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion to exhaust.

Corrosion to front & rear suspension component.

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front. (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Off side front tyres slight ware inner edge.

Off side rear bump stop deteriorated.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 22 May 2017 150,841 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both front. (1.8.A.1b)

Both front head lamps deteriorated.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear. (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion to exhaust.

Corrosion to front & rear suspension component.

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front. (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Off side front tyres slight ware inner edge.

Off side rear bump stop deteriorated.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 9 May 2016 143,765 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust back box corroded.

rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 8 May 2015 138,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 125,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp lenses deteriorated

rear exhaust corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 1 May 2014 125,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads deteriorated

headlamp lenses deteriorated

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear exhaust corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 110,678 miles

Corrosion to brake pipe unions & ferrules.

Corrosion to exhaust.

Corrosion to front brake discs.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R bump stop deteriorated.

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 96,800 miles

Slight roughness n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 28 Apr 2011 82,342 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 72,162 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 May 2009 62,810 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 52,692 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 42,394 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 31,495 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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CX03 FUJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CX03 FUJ, 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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CX03 FUJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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