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LF03 NJX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

81,610 mi
Last recorded81,610 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 NJX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 81,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 75,406 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 75,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 63,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 63,175 miles

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2017 49,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 May 2017 49,729 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 May 2016 47,498 miles

All tyer vavles are perished

Both front head lights are glazed

Both front tyers are on 3mm and perished 165/70 R14 81t

N/S/R outer hand brake cabel is bulged

O/S/F brake discs is corroded

Fail 12 May 2016 47,498 miles

All tyer vavles are perished

Both front head lights are glazed

Both front tyers are on 3mm and perished 165/70 R14 81t

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

N/S/R outer hand brake cabel is bulged

O/S/F brake discs is corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 47,124 miles

N/S/F TYRE VALVE STEM POOR, ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (rim has minor damage)

O/S/F TYRE LOW (165/70/14) both rears perrished ,

advise h/lmap lens pollish as patts poor

advise new wiper blades

heavy lip on front brake discs. pads as new

minor exhaust blow post kat (requires sleeve)

odd feel to park brake, plus long park brake travel

Fail 3 Apr 2014 40,474 miles

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

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

engine coolant level below min [topped up to max level]

front discs lipped and minor corrosion om contact surfaces

o/s and n/s dip beam pattern poor advise lense polish

o/s/f tyre minor distortion and wearing on inner edge 165/70 R14

power steering warning light delay in going off advise further investigation

Pass 3 Apr 2014 40,474 miles

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

engine coolant level below min [topped up to max level]

front discs lipped and minor corrosion om contact surfaces

o/s and n/s dip beam pattern poor advise lense polish

o/s/f tyre minor distortion and wearing on inner edge 165/70 R14

power steering warning light delay in going off advise further investigation

Pass 25 Feb 2013 38,912 miles

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

o/s/f tyre uneven wear on inner edge

Fail 22 Feb 2013 38,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2012 33,745 miles

reverse lights not working

water leak stain from nearside lower of radiator

Fail 6 Jun 2012 33,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

reverse lights not working

water leak stain from nearside lower of radiator

Pass 2 Jun 2011 24,415 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 24,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 14,728 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 6,333 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 5,315 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 4,621 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 3,679 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 NJX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NJX, 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 NJX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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