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LX03 CXR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,507 mi
Last recorded115,507 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 CXR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 115,507 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front outer driveshaft rubber securing clip deteriated-advise renewal

offside front tyre inner tread wearing low

Pass 5 Mar 2018 107,719 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 98,880 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 98,874 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2016 90,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi-pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner endge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 90,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi-pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner endge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 82,290 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 82,290 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both headlamp lenses faded

Fail 14 Feb 2014 77,689 miles

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

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

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

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

advise headlamp lenses fadded

Pass 14 Feb 2014 77,689 miles

advise headlamp lenses fadded

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 73,180 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2013 73,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 65,537 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 59,204 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front no plate cracked. rear no plate starting to deteriorate.

o/s/ rear tyre has notchin outer side wall.

Pass 7 Mar 2011 59,204 miles

front no plate cracked. rear no plate starting to deteriorate.

o/s/ rear tyre has notchin outer side wall.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 49,295 miles

Front & Rear number plates begin: to deteriorate.

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

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

Temp: repair to O/S Mirror.

Fail 4 Mar 2010 49,292 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Front & Rear number plates begin: to deteriorate.

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

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

T.C. Warnning light stay's on.

Temp: repair to O/S Mirror.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 44,018 miles

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

Rear number plate begin: to deteriorate.

Small nick of rubber missing from O/S/F Tyre side wall.

Stone chip in front number plate.

Temp: repair on O/S mirror cover.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 38,435 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front no plate cracked rear no plate starting to deteriorate

o/s/ front door mirror shroud broken.

Fail 27 Feb 2007 31,454 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s door mirror cover broken

Pass 27 Feb 2007 31,454 miles

o/s door mirror cover broken

Pass 1 Mar 2006 25,567 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

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 CXR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 LX03 CXR, 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 CXR registered?

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

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