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LX03 OWJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

60,948 mi
Last recorded60,948 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 OWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 60,948 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 53,427 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 52,152 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 52,152 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 51,946 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 51,935 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 50,909 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 50,909 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 49,670 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 49,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 47,490 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 47,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative both (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 42,790 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 37,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 32,374 miles

Engine Management Light Displayed

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 27,377 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

egine mangement light displayed

Pass 21 May 2013 23,044 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 20,831 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 12 Jun 2012 20,831 miles

engine management light on

Fail 4 Jun 2011 17,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 17,186 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 13,849 miles

EML light on

Fail 16 Jun 2009 12,030 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 12,030 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 10,218 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 7,546 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 4,839 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 OWJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 OWJ, 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 OWJ registered?

LX03 OWJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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