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HF03 LFA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,957 mi
Last recorded72,957 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 LFA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 72,957 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 70,498 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight damage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 70,498 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight damage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 67,578 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 64,348 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 61,382 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 58,482 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 55,862 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 53,686 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 53,685 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 51,136 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 48,574 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 48,574 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 47,482 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 46,504 miles

7 pin trailer socket not working properly

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

both rear tyres deteriorated due to age

Fail 26 Jan 2015 46,503 miles

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

7 pin trailer socket not working properly

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

both rear tyres deteriorated due to age

Pass 21 Jan 2014 45,370 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 44,004 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 44,004 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 41,340 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 38,475 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 35,794 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 32,086 miles

covers fitted to underside

Pass 30 Aug 2007 28,047 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 24,043 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 LFA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LFA, 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 HF03 LFA registered?

HF03 LFA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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