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HX03 JFF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,143 mi
Last recorded78,143 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 JFF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 78,143 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer tread

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner tread

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced across an axle

exhaust corroded and clamps deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2017 78,143 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer tread

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner tread

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced across an axle

exhaust corroded and clamps deteriorated

Fail 9 May 2017 77,131 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer tread

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust clamps corroded and deteriorated

exhaust rear silencer corroded

nearside and offside wheel bearings appear to be slightly noisy

Pass 4 Jun 2016 68,755 miles

Coolant Pipes Corroding

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

Minor Oil Leaks

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroding

Fail 4 Jun 2016 68,755 miles

Coolant Pipes Corroding

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

Minor Oil Leaks

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroding

Pass 1 Jun 2015 63,768 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 57,393 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2013 48,870 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 43,677 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2011 36,515 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 30,586 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 24,979 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 24,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre tread is worn almost smooth on inner edge.

Parking brake travel is a bit long.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 22,066 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 19,344 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 15,800 miles

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

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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HX03 JFF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HX03 JFF, 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 HX03 JFF registered?

HX03 JFF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is HX03 JFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX03 JFF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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