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DX03 WFS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

173,247 mi
Last recorded173,247 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 WFS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 173,247 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 173,247 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear exhaust blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front no pattern headlight units faded and discoloured (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking wheel cylinder leaking fluid (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 167,706 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 167,706 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front faded and discoloured (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s front tyre close to legal limit 165/70/14

o/s front tyre low tread on inner edge 165/70/14

Pass 18 May 2020 162,509 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 162,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front discs lipped worn and corroded on inner faces

Pass 16 May 2019 157,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 157,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 150,856 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 144,287 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 144,285 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both lamps tarnished (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2016 139,123 miles

Front tyres both sides inner edges worn

Offside Rear brake tight/slight bind

both headlamps tarnished but patterns still visible

Pass 27 May 2015 134,266 miles

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

both headlamps glazed starting to affect headlamp image

Pass 14 May 2014 129,226 miles

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

both headlamp lenses deteriated

nearside rear bumpstop insecure

Pass 9 May 2013 123,973 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 123,973 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 118,529 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 110,921 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 103,109 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 103,108 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 85,032 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 85,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 68,495 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 53,174 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 38,484 miles

Off side front tyre worn on inside edge.

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 WFS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WFS, 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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DX03 WFS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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