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LX03 CXF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,511 mi
Last recorded139,511 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 CXF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 139,511 miles

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

Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

unable to fully view underside and other sections due to covers/ trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2014 138,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2013 133,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 129,806 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 129,803 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 125,287 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 121,512 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 111,409 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 94,389 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

noise coming from engine

Pass 19 Feb 2009 94,389 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

noise coming from engine

Pass 27 Feb 2008 77,954 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 77,954 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 63,447 miles

large lip on front discs

Pass 16 Feb 2006 48,669 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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LX03 CXF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LX03 CXF, 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 LX03 CXF registered?

LX03 CXF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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