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FX03 DXR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

198,769 mi
Last recorded198,769 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 DXR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 198,769 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 198,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam patern (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 182,284 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 166,666 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear shock absorber soft

Offside door mirror housing damaged

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2015 166,662 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear shock absorber soft

Offside door mirror housing damaged

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 150,746 miles

e.m.l on

Pass 12 Nov 2013 128,682 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 128,680 miles

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine lamp indicates a fault

Pass 26 Nov 2012 114,050 miles

Parking brake lever travel high

Engine / Injection system fault warning lamp `on`

Exhaust rear section (back box) outer skin deteriorating

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 26 Nov 2012 114,050 miles

Engine / Injection system fault warning lamp `on`

Exhaust rear section (back box) outer skin deteriorating

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Parking brake lever travel high

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 100,548 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

O/S/F tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 84,388 miles

Front registration plate damaged slightly

Handbrake lever travel high

O/S rear lamp lens broken

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 70,591 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 70,591 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 60,252 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 49,337 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 49,337 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 35,540 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 24,396 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 DXR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FX03 DXR, 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 DXR registered?

FX03 DXR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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