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LF03 TDU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,004 mi
Last recorded108,004 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 TDU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 108,004 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 108,002 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 104,374 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Dec 2018 101,178 miles

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

o/s n/s head lights dim

Fail 10 Dec 2018 101,138 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s n/s head lights dim

o/s/f brake back plate insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2017 97,908 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on

front no plate damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2016 93,711 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r o/s/r ()

front no plate damaged

rear ex heatshield insecure

Fail 1 Dec 2016 93,684 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r o/s/r ()

front no plate damaged

rear ex heatshield insecure

Pass 15 Dec 2015 90,078 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated.

Front number plate damaged.

Rear silencer outer casing heavily corroded.

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

Fail 15 Dec 2015 90,078 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated.

Front number plate damaged.

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear silencer outer casing heavily corroded.

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

Pass 5 Dec 2014 86,577 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge. Rear silencer outer casing corroded. One power steering pipe damp.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 82,730 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 73,547 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 71,720 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 71,720 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 65,527 miles

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 57,876 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 57,876 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 52,834 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 45,141 miles

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

front pads are about 70% worn

off side rear seat back will not secure in a fixed position ( but because no seat base in vehicle can only advise ) if seat base fitted after test then rear passingers are at risk !!!!!!!!!!

rear brakes are noisey

rear seat belts not checked as no rear seat base in vehicle

Pass 4 Apr 2007 36,327 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 24,769 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 TDU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 TDU, 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 TDU registered?

LF03 TDU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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