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MX03 XAC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

77,500 mi
Last recorded77,500 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 XAC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 77,500 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear EXAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 28 Mar 2020 74,310 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 70,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear shock absorbers bush deterioated

Fail 27 Mar 2019 70,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear shock absorbers bush deterioated

Pass 3 Apr 2018 67,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear and off side rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 22 Mar 2018 67,359 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear and off side rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2017 66,031 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 63,747 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 61,396 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 58,228 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 55,046 miles

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

Front tyres 2.5mm

Fuel filter corroded

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,432 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 51,421 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 47,376 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 43,153 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,648 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 33,822 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 27,582 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 21,196 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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MX03 XAC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MX03 XAC, 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 XAC registered?

MX03 XAC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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