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FY52 OZX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

170,951 mi
Last recorded170,951 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 OZX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2020 170,951 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 153,550 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 153,550 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 136,850 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 119,455 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear exhast shield corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2017 119,455 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear exhast shield corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2017 119,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

centre and rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

number plate lights dim

Pass 5 Jan 2016 113,089 miles

both front headlights lenses cloudy and beam images weak

child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

front pads getting low

rear discs getting worn outer side

Pass 19 Dec 2014 106,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box on second skin

front and rear discs have a lip on edge

front headlights outer glass getting worn and affecting beam pattern

rear wiper split

Fail 19 Dec 2014 106,757 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box on second skin

front and rear discs have a lip on edge

front headlights outer glass getting worn and affecting beam pattern

rear wiper split

Pass 24 Dec 2013 98,502 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers detached

Rear exhaust corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Dec 2013 98,502 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear shock absorber dust covers detached

Rear exhaust corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 88,373 miles

Airbag lamp on

Both rear shock absorber dust covers detached

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2012 88,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Airbag lamp on

Both rear shock absorber dust covers detached

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2011 77,770 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 77,770 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs badly worn

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

Nearside rear brake disc worn and pitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 66,032 miles

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

The front and rear brake discs are heavily corroded.

Pass 2 Feb 2010 61,482 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 50,130 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 44,561 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 37,436 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 28,660 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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FY52 OZX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 FY52 OZX, 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 FY52 OZX registered?

FY52 OZX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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