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DX03 JVF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

92,104 mi
Last recorded92,104 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 JVF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 92,104 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 92,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 83,139 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Leaking from n/s rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 83,004 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Leaking from n/s rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 72,340 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing needs changing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 72,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing needs changing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on both shoulders needs changing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 65,330 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 59,140 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule VERY (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 54,164 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 54,164 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 42,239 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 42,239 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 32,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 30,920 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

front wishbone bushes splitting

Fail 23 Jul 2016 30,920 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

front wishbone bushes splitting

Pass 15 Aug 2015 28,827 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

wishbone bushes splitting slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2014 24,303 miles

rear tyres slightly perished on outer edges

slight corrosion on front brake hoses

slight exhaust blow in front flexible pipe

Pass 5 Aug 2013 19,751 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracked and perished

Pass 17 Aug 2012 17,186 miles

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

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

general corrosion to front suspension and underside

Fail 13 Aug 2012 17,180 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

general corrosion to front suspension and underside

Pass 5 Feb 2010 17,001 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 15,855 miles

o/s suspension bush splitting

Pass 6 Mar 2008 13,969 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 11,858 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 9,410 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 JVF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 JVF, 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 JVF registered?

DX03 JVF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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