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LX03 FWT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,926 mi
Last recorded43,926 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 FWT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 43,926 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 37,226 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 37,226 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 32,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 32,308 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine miss fire. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 25,877 miles

front suspension lower arms rear bushes weak

nearside front tyre worn on edges - advise replacement

rear tyre treads perished

Fail 15 Dec 2022 25,849 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front suspension lower arms rear bushes weak

nearside front tyre worn on edges - advise replacement

rear tyre treads perished

Pass 4 Jan 2022 22,704 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 22,704 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 19,022 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 15,825 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 14,689 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 14,688 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 14,169 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 13,820 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 13,820 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 13,282 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 May 2015 12,769 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 12,121 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 11,567 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 10,581 miles

ns headlamp slightly deteriorated

os headlamp slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2011 9,357 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 8,442 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 6,424 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 4,934 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 3,745 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 2,622 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 FWT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX03 FWT registered?

LX03 FWT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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