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RX03 JHZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

109,279 mi
Last recorded109,279 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 JHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 109,279 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 109,279 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 104,325 miles

MIL displayed

Offside rear seat slightly lose

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2021 104,325 miles

MIL displayed

Offside rear seat slightly lose

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2020 99,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 99,521 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction objects hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 89,355 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 89,352 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened top strut mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 88,520 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 88,520 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 83,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 83,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 77,527 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 77,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 73,573 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 73,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 70,805 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 70,805 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 59,390 miles

BONNET PROP MISSING

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)

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND BOTH FRONT WHEELS

N/S/F TYRE BAULD INNER EDGE

Pass 6 Aug 2011 48,894 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 44,942 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 39,853 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 34,764 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 29,663 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 23,971 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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RX03 JHZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RX03 JHZ, 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 RX03 JHZ registered?

RX03 JHZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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