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LF03 GZW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,322 mi
Last recorded87,322 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 GZW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 87,322 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))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Fail 28 Sep 2020 87,308 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 79,532 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 77,718 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 77,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 76,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2016 74,444 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 72,608 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 71,048 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 71,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 68,913 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 68,908 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine light on

Pass 26 Apr 2012 65,105 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 61,857 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 61,847 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 58,497 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 58,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 54,210 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 54,210 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2008 51,291 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 47,895 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 44,892 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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LF03 GZW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LF03 GZW, 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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LF03 GZW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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