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MX03 HCJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,871 mi
Last recorded130,871 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 HCJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 130,871 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 130,871 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2015 114,642 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2015 113,890 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 106,789 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 106,412 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 97,497 miles

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 >>?????

Fail 17 Apr 2013 96,863 miles

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 >>?????

Pass 11 May 2012 87,214 miles

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 ???

Pass 6 May 2011 81,736 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 72,193 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 71,070 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyre sidewalls some damage

Fail 17 Feb 2009 65,955 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 65,955 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 59,835 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 48,803 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 35,656 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2006 35,656 miles

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)

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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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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What year was MX03 HCJ registered?

MX03 HCJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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