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HF03 FRC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,684 mi
Last recorded80,684 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 FRC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 80,684 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 67,730 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 67,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. wrong rotation (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 58,650 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 43,840 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 43,836 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 39,556 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 23,695 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 23,695 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 18,659 miles

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

o/s/f & n/s/f lower arm bushes perishing

slight imbalance front brakes

wipers smearing screen

Pass 10 May 2012 14,600 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 14,090 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 12,546 miles

Engine running rough at idle

Service light on

Pass 27 Apr 2009 11,160 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 9,922 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 8,516 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 6,554 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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HF03 FRC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 HF03 FRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HF03 FRC?

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What year was HF03 FRC registered?

HF03 FRC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is HF03 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF03 FRC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HF03 FRC have outstanding finance?

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