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F21 VRS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

222,595 mi
Last recorded222,595 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF21 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 222,595 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 220,355 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 214,041 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 208,723 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 200,281 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 200,216 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower outer sill where chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm damaged outer side wall also going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower outer sill/arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm going out of shape 205 45 16 87 v xl (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front headlamp light outputs are reduced beam images are ok

nsf shock plate that spring sits on is bent slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2019 197,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 188,697 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 188,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 180,081 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 180,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 169,497 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 169,490 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 159,361 miles

Front Poor beam pattern both sides headlamps

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 159,361 miles

Front Poor beam pattern both sides headlamps

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 148,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside outer sill corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 148,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside outer sill corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 137,486 miles

Both rear wheels worn inner edge tread not cut as deep

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight corrosion to front of offside rear wing and offside outer sill

Steel wheel fitted nearside front

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 137,486 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Both rear wheels worn inner edge tread not cut as deep

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight corrosion to front of offside rear wing and offside outer sill

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 129,594 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 129,588 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 118,861 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 106,625 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 106,493 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)

n/s/f rack end slight play

Fail 21 Aug 2009 91,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 91,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 80,490 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 58,892 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 33,312 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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F21 VRS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 F21 VRS, 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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F21 VRS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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