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HX03 XZJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

38,627 mi
Last recorded38,627 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 XZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 38,627 miles

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2023 38,381 miles

Engine oil level low

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

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

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2022 37,769 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2021 36,110 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres starting to wear edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust rear box outer skin starting to rust

Fail 23 Jun 2021 36,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlights need cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlights need cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres starting to wear edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust rear box outer skin starting to rust

Pass 23 Jun 2020 35,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to crack/perish along tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

scratches on windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Fail 23 Jun 2020 35,547 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link top mounting rubber boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to crack/perish along tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

scratches on windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Pass 30 May 2019 33,457 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 23 May 2018 31,246 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2017 30,488 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2016 29,366 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 20 May 2015 26,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 19 May 2014 25,094 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front lower suspension arms have play in rearmost bushes

headlamps deteriated

Pass 19 May 2014 25,094 miles

both front lower suspension arms have play in rearmost bushes

headlamps deteriated

Pass 24 May 2013 24,961 miles

Both headlamps have poor beam image.

Child seat fitted o/s rear, visual inspection to seat belt.

Exhaust system in rusty condition.

Recommend tracking check.

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge and close to limit.

Pass 17 May 2012 23,345 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 21,787 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre perishing

rear wiper split

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 25 May 2010 20,641 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 19,363 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 18,154 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r wheel trim missing

slight damage to n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 30 May 2007 17,326 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 15,295 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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HX03 XZJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HX03 XZJ, 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 XZJ registered?

HX03 XZJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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