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FX03 EWS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,413 mi
Last recorded107,413 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 EWS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 107,413 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS+OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively NS+OS (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 107,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS+OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively NS+OS (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 101,375 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 101,362 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NS+OS (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS+OS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 91,937 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 80,295 miles

Engine Management light on + epc

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s + o/s ()

Windsreen scratched

Fail 23 Feb 2018 80,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing out of shape, worn inner (4.1.E.1)

Engine Management light on + epc

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s + o/s ()

Windsreen scratched

Pass 2 Mar 2017 67,589 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 67,575 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 51,445 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 32,106 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 30,200 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 28,012 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 25,841 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 23,276 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 21,128 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 18,829 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 18,792 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 16,114 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 13,050 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 10,029 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 EWS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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