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LF03 GWM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

43,390 mi
Last recorded43,390 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 GWM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 43,390 miles

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

General underbody surface corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front wing lower part on sill has rust hole

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 42,663 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating and darkening off on white backing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front wing lower part on sill has rust hole

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 42,273 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 40,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 40,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 40,137 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 39,500 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 38,220 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 36,227 miles

Coil spring corroded osr/nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 34,406 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 32,699 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and edge worn and cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

nsr tyre perishing

Pass 28 Oct 2015 30,424 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and small split in tread (4.1.E.1)

nsr tyre perishing

Pass 22 Oct 2013 24,903 miles

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

damage ns mirror case

power steering pipe damp

run flat signs nsf tyre wall

Pass 5 Nov 2012 23,659 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 22,147 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 21,367 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 21,367 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 20,148 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 20,148 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 17,920 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 17,920 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 16,819 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 16,809 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LF03 GWM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LF03 GWM, 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 LF03 GWM registered?

LF03 GWM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 May 2003.

Is LF03 GWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF03 GWM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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