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DE03 ZFN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

195,007 mi
Last recorded195,007 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 ZFN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 195,007 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 195,007 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 May 2017 189,712 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside/offside (2.7.4)

Pass 24 May 2016 178,671 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2016 178,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 16,775 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2015 167,175 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2014 153,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 153,786 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 14 May 2013 130,303 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 103,398 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 76,947 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 76,947 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside rear door does not open

Pass 12 May 2010 62,382 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 49,202 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 42,988 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 42,985 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 33,543 miles

Drivers door mirror glass slightly damaged, will need replacing.

Pass 26 May 2006 23,103 miles

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

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 ZFN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZFN, 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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DE03 ZFN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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