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FX03 ARF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,689 mi
Last recorded80,689 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 ARF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 80,689 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 77,877 miles

Engine malfunction lamp illuminated

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

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

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 77,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine malfunction lamp illuminated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 71,936 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 71,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 69,558 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Jul 2016 69,557 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jul 2015 67,090 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 63,480 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 60,347 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 60,347 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 56,472 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 51,053 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 45,070 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 35,094 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 24,663 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 24,663 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 21,288 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 12,604 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 12,160 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 ARF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ARF, 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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FX03 ARF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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