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MX03 ZFL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

71,902 mi
Last recorded71,902 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 ZFL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 71,902 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 64,699 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 64,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2024 57,794 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 57,690 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 46,297 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 46,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing seat belt missing (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 42,516 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 42,515 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 41,736 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 41,736 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 38,700 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 36,450 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 35,553 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 35,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced req polishing (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced req polishing (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle cannot be opened from inside/outside (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective wont retract (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2016 34,501 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 33,422 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 33,422 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 30,704 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 30,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 28,252 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 28,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 25,796 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 22,390 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 20,025 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 20,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 17,579 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 14,628 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2007 14,628 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZFL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 ZFL, 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 ZFL registered?

MX03 ZFL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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