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LF03 NHN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,591 mi
Last recorded45,591 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 NHN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 45,591 miles

Exhaust Rear Box In Poor Condition

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 45,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both Front Tyres Badly Perished

Exhaust Rear Box In Poor Condition

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 41,550 miles

Exhaust Middle And Rear Sections In Poor Condition

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre Perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2014 41,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Exhaust Middle And Rear Sections In Poor Condition

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre Perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 38,317 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 38,317 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 35,499 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 35,499 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 32,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 29,709 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 24,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front registration plate cracked and split

nearside door mirror glass cracked not allowing adequate view to rear

nearside front brake dic pitting and corroding on outer face

offside front and nearside front tyres are wearing on inner tread

Pass 21 Apr 2009 24,521 miles

front registration plate cracked and split

nearside door mirror glass cracked not allowing adequate view to rear

nearside front brake dic pitting and corroding on outer face

offside front and nearside front tyres are wearing on inner tread

Pass 19 May 2008 21,731 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 17,905 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 13,170 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 NHN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NHN, 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 NHN registered?

LF03 NHN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is LF03 NHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF03 NHN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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