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LX03 CYL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

127,721 mi
Last recorded127,721 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 CYL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 127,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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 13 Mar 2024 114,754 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 114,753 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 108,098 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 101,498 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 92,958 miles

clutch worn

eng oil lamp flashes intermittantly

engine oil leaking / level okay

front index plate faded

front struts weeping seal

n/s index plate lamp inop

n/s/r brake slight binding

parking brake long travel

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2021 92,958 miles

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

clutch worn

eng oil lamp flashes intermittantly

engine oil leaking / level okay

front index plate faded

front struts weeping seal

n/s index plate lamp inop

n/s/r brake slight binding

parking brake long travel

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2020 85,786 miles

front indicators faded

n/s/f cv boot small end split

o/s/f strut weeping seal

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall bulge

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

o/s/f w/bones rear bush worn

oil light flickers on during fast idle test

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2020 85,786 miles

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

front indicators faded

n/s/f cv boot small end split

o/s/f strut weeping seal

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall bulge

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

o/s/f w/bones rear bush worn

oil light flickers on during fast idle test

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2019 80,441 miles

front fog lamp reflectors corroded

front index plate backing faded

n/s/f cv boot weeping

o/s/r inner tyre sidewall slight bulge

rear exhaust corroded

rear shockers shrouds insecure

Fail 26 Mar 2019 80,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front fog lamp reflectors corroded

front index plate backing faded

n/s/f cv boot weeping

o/s/r inner tyre sidewall slight bulge

rear exhaust corroded

rear shockers shrouds insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2018 74,237 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front lower arm rear bushes splitting.

engine management light is on.

Fail 22 Mar 2018 74,237 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front lower arm rear bushes splitting.

engine management light is on.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 69,003 miles

coolant low & light flashing

engine covers

engine light on

undertrays

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 64,118 miles

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

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

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

engine cover

engine light on

offside & nearside rear tyres cracking

oil leak

rear exhaust box deteriorating

undertrays

Pass 9 Mar 2015 59,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

offside & nearside rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2014 55,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 15 Mar 2013 51,457 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wiper splitting

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 26 Mar 2012 48,026 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 47,909 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 38,667 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2011 38,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2010 29,907 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2009 23,536 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 20,536 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 17,837 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 14,983 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 CYL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 CYL, 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 CYL registered?

LX03 CYL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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