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FX03 APF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

173,485 mi
Last recorded173,485 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 APF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 173,485 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2017 164,370 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2017 164,370 miles

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 163,589 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 151,809 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 151,809 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 146,946 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 139,978 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 121,834 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 98,599 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 73,760 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 51,275 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 46,019 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 46,019 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 38,709 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 31,432 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 24,413 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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FX03 APF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FX03 APF, 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 FX03 APF registered?

FX03 APF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is FX03 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 APF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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