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OU03 BWX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,290 mi
Last recorded112,290 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 BWX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 112,290 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 112,288 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 105,783 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 98,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 91,612 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 87,787 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

inner edge of n/s rear tyre tread getting WELL worn

Fail 27 Feb 2014 87,786 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

inner edge of n/s rear tyre tread getting WELL worn

Pass 25 Feb 2013 83,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s front outer tyre wall detiroted

Fail 25 Feb 2013 83,065 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s front outer tyre wall detiroted

Pass 24 Feb 2012 78,469 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 73,302 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 68,250 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 68,250 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 62,358 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 62,358 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2008 55,677 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 42,809 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 29,214 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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OU03 BWX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OU03 BWX, 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 OU03 BWX registered?

OU03 BWX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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