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DX03 CZF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,467 mi
Last recorded102,467 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 CZF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 102,467 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 102,467 miles

Emissions not tested cal due today did not notice (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 88,680 miles

Both headlights have poor patterns

Engine "Noisy" timing chain

Fail 4 Jul 2019 88,680 miles

Exhaust system insecure Center clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both headlights have poor patterns

Engine "Noisy" timing chain

Pass 28 Jun 2018 71,195 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 71,190 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 56,660 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 48,133 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 43,130 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 43,127 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 41,944 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 40,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 38,246 miles

front brake pads wearing slightly thin

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 20 Mar 2012 38,246 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front brake pads wearing slightly thin

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2011 36,207 miles

Nearside front tyre has nail in it. Also underinflated.

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 36,207 miles

Nearside front tyre has nail in it. Also underinflated.

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 34,815 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 32,896 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 30,436 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 27,473 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 21,866 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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DX03 CZF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DX03 CZF, 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 DX03 CZF registered?

DX03 CZF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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