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DX03 OJZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,355 mi
Last recorded162,355 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 OJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2020 162,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

EML on and engine poor running on tickover - Struggled to pass emissions

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Pass 23 Aug 2019 160,573 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 154,987 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 143,925 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2016 133,732 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 133,731 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases of center section (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 124,272 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 116,084 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 106,220 miles

exhast rear box rusty

Fail 13 Aug 2013 106,218 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhast rear box rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2012 95,739 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jul 2011 83,934 miles

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

n/s front wing damaged.n/s rear shock dust cover broken!

Fail 25 Jul 2011 83,934 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

n/s front wing damaged.n/s rear shock dust cover broken!

Pass 3 Aug 2010 75,164 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

h/brake high [requires adjustment!]

n/s front wheel trim damaged,n/s rear fog light dim!! o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge,n/s body damage?

Pass 10 Aug 2009 65,432 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 65,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 55,156 miles

front tyres worn/perished/nail o/s/r out shape perished/tracking check/brake check/

Fail 7 Aug 2008 55,156 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn/perished/nail o/s/r out shape perished/tracking check/brake check/

Pass 14 Aug 2007 44,950 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 44,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 33,639 miles

NOTE:O/S AND N/S TYRES REPLACED[BELOW THE LIMIT] slight chip in front screen.

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

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

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 OJZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OJZ, 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 OJZ registered?

DX03 OJZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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