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EN03 XCJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

49,593 mi
Last recorded49,593 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 XCJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2020 49,593 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 45,950 miles

EML light on!

Nearside Front door mirror damage

Rear Exhaust Box outer skin rusty

Fail 8 Oct 2019 45,948 miles

Braking system leaking Servo pipe split (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. seat back (6.2.6 (a) (i))

EML light on!

Nearside Front door mirror damage

Rear Exhaust Box outer skin rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2018 40,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

front suspension nearside lower arm rear bush starting to split

Pass 17 Oct 2017 37,414 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES STARTING TO WEAR

FRONT STRUT MOUNT BEARINGS NOISEY

Pass 18 Oct 2016 34,320 miles

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Oct 2015 31,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 27,265 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 23,111 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 19,574 miles

all tyres cracking

engine warning light displayed on dash

Fail 2 Oct 2012 19,574 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres cracking

engine warning light displayed on dash

Pass 7 Oct 2011 17,963 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 16,391 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 14,075 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 12,034 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 9,996 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 9,996 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 7,191 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 6,061 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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EN03 XCJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EN03 XCJ, 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 EN03 XCJ registered?

EN03 XCJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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