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FX03 EWZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,212 mi
Last recorded113,212 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 EWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 113,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front inner+outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Wing covered in tape

Fail 27 Jun 2026 113,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front inner+outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Wing covered in tape

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 99,537 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2025 99,537 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2024 137,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2023 121,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (cat) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 121,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (cat) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 107,653 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower wing at sill corroded

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2022 107,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated repaired with tape (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing at sill corroded

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2021 91,843 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 85,466 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin deterioration

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 25 Mar 2020 85,466 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin deterioration

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

eml light on

Pass 14 Mar 2019 76,066 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 69,211 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 69,078 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres delaminated on sidewalls

Pass 7 Mar 2017 62,911 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 61,309 miles

Corrosion on exhaust centre and rear sections.

Hand brake has limited reserve travel.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 59,679 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to exhaust rear silencer and front flexi sleeved joint

slight wheel bearing noise at offside rear wheel

Pass 24 Mar 2014 57,789 miles

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

slight corrosion to exhaust rear silencer and front flexi sleeved joint

Pass 27 Mar 2013 53,845 miles

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

light corrosion on exhaust rear section

Fail 28 Mar 2012 48,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs worn

light corrosion on exhaust rear section

Pass 28 Mar 2012 48,618 miles

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

front brake discs worn

light corrosion on exhaust rear section

Pass 30 Mar 2011 43,532 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

light corrosion on inner face of front brake discs

nearside front tyre 3mm approx on outer edge

Pass 26 Mar 2010 38,011 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 32,582 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

front brake discs worn and corroded

offside front track control arm rear most bush delaminating

Pass 20 Mar 2008 26,509 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 21,096 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 15,822 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 EWZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 EWZ, 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 EWZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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