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MX03 YSC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,748 mi
Last recorded88,748 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 YSC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 88,748 miles

Engine rattling

N/s/f top mount clunking when turning

O/s/r brake binding slightly

Slight oil leak around sump/ gear box

Fail 19 Sep 2017 88,677 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine rattling

N/s/f top mount clunking when turning

O/s/r brake binding slightly

Slight oil leak around sump/ gear box

Pass 1 Sep 2016 85,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper strut top bearing slightly notchy on lock to lock

Pass 15 Sep 2015 83,203 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear SILENCER DETERIATED

Fail 15 Sep 2015 83,203 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALSO HAS SLIGHT CUT IN TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear SILENCER DETERIATED

Pass 19 Mar 2014 79,908 miles

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

o/s rear brake slightly sticking

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriated

Pass 22 Mar 2013 77,738 miles

n/s seat belt slightly slow to retract

rear silencer outer skin deteriated

Fail 22 Mar 2013 77,738 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s seat belt slightly slow to retract

rear silencer outer skin deteriated

Pass 28 Mar 2012 73,946 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 63,992 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 63,992 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2010 54,297 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 54,294 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 43,404 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 32,068 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 20,489 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 16,404 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 YSC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YSC, 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 YSC registered?

MX03 YSC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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