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EO03 ZFX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,243 mi
Last recorded134,243 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 ZFX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 134,243 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 25 Jan 2020 133,114 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

covers fitted obscuring some items of test

nail in n/s/r tyres

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 23 Jan 2019 128,472 miles

covers fitted obscuring some items of test

Pass 24 Jan 2018 122,361 miles

o/s/r brake slight binding

under trays fitted obscuring some items of test

Pass 28 Jan 2017 116,313 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some items of test

Pass 26 Jan 2016 111,104 miles

both front tyres sidewalls perished

under trays fitted obscuring some items of test

Pass 9 Jan 2015 104,742 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 95,074 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 95,074 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 87,883 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 82,366 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 80,521 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 80,521 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 80,521 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 73,421 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

enging manment light on

Fail 2 Dec 2009 73,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

enging manment light on

Fail 27 Nov 2008 63,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres getting low

slight deterioration to rear registration plate

Pass 27 Nov 2008 63,542 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres getting low

slight deterioration to rear registration plate

Fail 1 Dec 2007 52,118 miles

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

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

engine management light on

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2007 52,118 miles

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

engine management light on

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2006 36,808 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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EO03 ZFX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EO03 ZFX, 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 EO03 ZFX registered?

EO03 ZFX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is EO03 ZFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO03 ZFX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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