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HF03 FRD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

112,029 mi
Last recorded112,029 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 FRD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 112,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 112,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 95,184 miles

Exhaust sleeve corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 95,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust sleeve corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 89,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Axle corroded but not excessively

Fail 16 Oct 2020 89,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No beam pattern visible (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No beam pattern visible (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Axle corroded but not excessively

Pass 29 Oct 2019 88,200 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 85,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens hazed over but not yet adversely affecting beam image or output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slow to retract to an empty seat

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens hazed over but not yet adversely affecting beam image or output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slow to retract to an empty seat

Fail 19 Oct 2018 85,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens hazed over but not yet adversely affecting beam image or output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slow to retract to an empty seat

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens hazed over but not yet adversely affecting beam image or output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slow to retract to an empty seat

Pass 19 Oct 2017 82,367 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slow to retract

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slow to retract

Rear Both rear shock absorber dirt shields dropped down & ineffective

Fail 19 Oct 2017 82,367 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Bulb replaced to pass (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slow to retract

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slow to retract

Rear Both rear shock absorber dirt shields dropped down & ineffective

Pass 13 Oct 2016 78,754 miles

both headlight lenses a bit hazy but still provides an image

Pass 4 Nov 2015 76,494 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 73,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 71,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside rear brake binding but no readings shown on roller test

Pass 23 Oct 2012 69,271 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 69,271 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 64,708 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 58,952 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 58,941 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 53,156 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 52,475 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 47,700 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 42,879 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 38,023 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 FRD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HF03 FRD, 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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HF03 FRD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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