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LX03 FWJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

38,699 mi
Last recorded38,699 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 FWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 38,699 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 32,333 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 28,979 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 28,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 27,787 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Fail 25 Feb 2019 27,787 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split to excess (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2018 26,395 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall cracked

Offside Front tyre side wall cracked

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2017 24,936 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 23,660 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 22,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyre,s are starting to crack in tread

Pass 24 Feb 2014 20,576 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 19,121 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 17,927 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 16,271 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 14,784 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 14,784 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 13,171 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 13,171 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 11,632 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 9,825 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 7,078 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 FWJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FWJ, 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 FWJ registered?

LX03 FWJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is LX03 FWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX03 FWJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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