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EU03 LOF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

35,221 mi
Last recorded35,221 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 LOF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 35,221 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 34,615 miles

Plastic under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2023 34,615 miles

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

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2022 33,845 miles

Rear brake hoses ferrules are rusty

Slight exhaust blow at centre to rear

Fail 26 Jul 2022 33,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake hoses ferrules are rusty

Slight exhaust blow at centre to rear

Pass 9 Jul 2021 33,776 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 32,775 miles

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

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

Exhaust system is very rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2020 32,281 miles

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2019 31,544 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

EML On

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 31,544 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

EML On

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 30,924 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 12 Jul 2018 30,924 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2017 29,348 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 29,348 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 27,470 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 27,470 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 26,772 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 25,676 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 24,133 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 22,394 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 22,394 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 21,618 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 20,782 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 19,631 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 19,631 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 17,581 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 13,768 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 9,355 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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EU03 LOF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 EU03 LOF, 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 EU03 LOF registered?

EU03 LOF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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