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NX03 EJZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

201,400 mi
Last recorded201,400 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 EJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 201,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 190,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 183,497 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

age related corrosion on vehicle

Fail 9 May 2023 183,495 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

age related corrosion on vehicle

Pass 10 May 2022 174,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 May 2022 174,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 163,525 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2020 151,205 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 141,313 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear heat shield loose unable to get oil temp

Pass 12 Apr 2018 129,467 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

engine cover fitted unable to examine testable items

Fail 11 Apr 2018 129,404 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

engine cover fitted unable to examine testable items

Pass 1 Apr 2017 119,695 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 110,250 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 110,231 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 100,702 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

exhaust back box sligthly deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2014 95,369 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

very heavy rust in rear exhaust box & center clamp

Pass 15 Apr 2013 90,772 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

heavy rust in exhaust

o/s/r tyre uneven wear

Pass 11 Apr 2012 84,571 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven to 2.5mm

condition of center exhaust clamps

heavy rust in exhaust system

Pass 14 Apr 2011 73,411 miles

condition of front brake discs

heavy rust in exhaust system

Fail 12 Apr 2011 73,408 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

condition of front brake discs

heavy rust in exhaust system

Pass 14 Apr 2010 63,504 miles

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

slight wear in fr anti roll bar bushes

Pass 8 Apr 2009 55,739 miles

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

wear in front wishbone rubber bushes

Pass 2 Apr 2008 48,981 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight bind on offside rear brake

slight unbalance on rear foot brake (nearside lower)

very heavy rust in rear exhaust

Pass 12 Apr 2007 41,938 miles

condition of front brake pads and discs

heavy rust in rear exhaust box

slight bind on offside rear brake

travel on handbrake

Pass 30 Mar 2006 31,418 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)

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

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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NX03 EJZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NX03 EJZ, 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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NX03 EJZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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