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DE03 ZFC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

182,012 mi
Last recorded182,012 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 ZFC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 182,012 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 182,011 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 154,147 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 154,147 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 118,673 miles

Offside Front pads over half worn--- n/s not worn as much

Fail 21 Jun 2017 118,673 miles

Offside Front pads over half worn--- n/s not worn as much

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 93,605 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 80,684 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 71,005 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 71,002 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2013 64,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine slash tray is insecure

front brake imbalance is above normal advise rectify

slight drag on rear wheels advise rectify

spare tyre is soft possible puncture

Pass 11 May 2013 64,903 miles

engine slash tray is insecure

front brake imbalance is above normal advise rectify

slight drag on rear wheels advise rectify

spare tyre is soft possible puncture

Fail 1 Jun 2012 60,220 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front suspension lower arm bushes are slightly cracked

n/s front tyre is worn to 3mm

rear tyres are worn to 2mm o/s has a nail

Pass 1 Jun 2012 60,220 miles

front suspension lower arm bushes are slightly cracked

n/s front tyre is worn to 3mm

rear tyres are worn to 2mm o/s has a nail

Pass 4 Jun 2011 54,354 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 54,354 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

front tyres are worn to 3mm and unevenly advise tracking

rear brake discs are worn and corroded advise replacement

rear suspension bump stops are worn

Pass 5 Jun 2010 47,379 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 47,379 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 29 May 2009 38,503 miles

front tyres worn to 2mm

slight wear on f+r brake discs

Pass 24 May 2008 27,098 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 19,176 miles

cracks in front suspension lower arm bushes

Pass 7 Jun 2006 9,021 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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DE03 ZFC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DE03 ZFC, 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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What year was DE03 ZFC registered?

DE03 ZFC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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