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FD03 XFZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

51,798 mi
Last recorded51,798 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 XFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 51,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2022 45,706 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 45,703 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 43,692 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 42,207 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 39,264 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 35,769 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 35,732 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush torn out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 32,123 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner rear bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 32,123 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 28,121 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 28,121 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 27,022 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 26,411 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 26,411 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 25,287 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 24,048 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 22,351 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 20,488 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 18,354 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 16,036 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 14,589 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 11,333 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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FD03 XFZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FD03 XFZ, 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 FD03 XFZ registered?

FD03 XFZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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The MOT history for FD03 XFZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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