MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,871 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake repair wet no leaks found time retest
engine light on
exhaust corroded
rear shock absorbers upper dirt covers loose ... operation not affected
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
engine light on
exhaust corroded
rear shock absorbers upper dirt covers loose ... operation not affected
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake service
engine light is on
near side outer sill has slight damage
near side track rod end rubber boot is slightly perrished but no splits found
rear section of exhaust is corroded
rear shock absorbers upper dirt covers are loose but operation not affected
wipers smearing the screen but not affecting the drivers view
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake service
engine light is on
near side outer sill has slight damage
near side track rod end rubber boot is slightly perrished but no splits found
rear section of exhaust is corroded
rear shock absorbers upper dirt covers are loose but operation not affected
wipers smearing the screen but not affecting the drivers view
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
coil springs corroded but still complete
exhaust corroded ????
n/s sill damage
o/s door mirror slight damage but still within useable limits
oil leak >>?????
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
coil springs corroded but still complete
exhaust corroded ????
n/s sill damage
oil leak >>?????
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
exhaust blowing
exhaust slight corrosion ????
rear shockers covers insecure ???
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front tyre sidewalls some damage
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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MX03 HCJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 MX03 HCJ, 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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MX03 HCJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 March 2003.
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