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FD03 XGF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,574 mi
Last recorded157,574 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 157,574 miles

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 157,574 miles

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 128,695 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

Outer skin on rear silencer rotted

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Apr 2018 98,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear system deteriorated/corrosion (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly worn/deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 97,921 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear system deteriorated/corrosion (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly worn/deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2017 73,232 miles

both front tyres and nearside rear wearing low on edges

Fail 6 May 2017 73,232 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres and nearside rear wearing low on edges

Pass 27 Jun 2016 69,248 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 63,159 miles

wipers smearing

Fail 27 Jun 2014 58,723 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 58,723 miles

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 7 Jun 2013 54,170 miles

Front wipers are smearing slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2012 50,922 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 45,556 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 39,383 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 32,284 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 26,992 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 22,106 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 16,584 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 XGF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc 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 FD03 XGF, 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 XGF registered?

FD03 XGF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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