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LF03 NHJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

165,016 mi
Last recorded165,016 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 165,016 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 156,237 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 156,237 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 150,552 miles

offside door mirror slight damage

both front headlamps starting to discolour and beam patterns slightly weak

both front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes slight movement

handbrake performance slightly low

offside rear axle mounting bush starting to crack/ perish

offside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish and tread worn low on edges

rear exhaust section starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 3 Apr 2019 139,976 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 126,969 miles

offside rear tyre perished & worn inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2018 126,967 miles

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or inside (6.2.B.1c)

offside rear tyre perished & worn inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2017 119,452 miles

Rear exhaust silencer rusting

Pass 1 Apr 2016 110,068 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both head lamps weak beam image

offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

stone chip in windscreen zone A

Fail 1 Apr 2016 110,068 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both head lamps weak beam image

offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

stone chip in windscreen zone A

Pass 8 Apr 2015 101,253 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 101,093 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2014 94,369 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 84,301 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 84,298 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

rear exhaust rusty and thin

Pass 17 Apr 2012 76,107 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 76,100 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 May 2011 69,723 miles

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

both front tyres close to wear bars

both rear tyres perrishing and cracking

front brake discs lipped

Fail 13 May 2011 69,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres close to wear bars

both rear tyres perrishing and cracking

front brake discs lipped

Pass 14 Apr 2010 64,247 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 55,192 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 43,380 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 36,357 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 25,160 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 NHJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NHJ, 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 NHJ registered?

LF03 NHJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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