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OW03 NMF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

123,793 mi
Last recorded123,793 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 NMF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 123,793 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective os and ns slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing covers insecure os and ns (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 121,952 miles

Front os and ns tyres worn below 3 mm

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer drive shaft boot starting to perish and crack

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside parking brake lagging in operation

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing os and ns covers insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 121,950 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective os and ns affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front os and ns tyres worn below 3 mm

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer drive shaft boot starting to perish and crack

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside parking brake lagging in operation

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing os and ns covers insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 118,710 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 114,117 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 114,000 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 113,830 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 113,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 111,988 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 110,210 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 110,115 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in the (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in the (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 106,683 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 101,536 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 93,758 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 93,758 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 84,303 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 84,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 79,053 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2013 78,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 75,348 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 71,064 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 66,539 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 57,327 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 46,222 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 46,222 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 35,993 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 23,050 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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OW03 NMF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 OW03 NMF, 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 OW03 NMF registered?

OW03 NMF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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