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SF03 ZDX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,609 mi
Last recorded123,609 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 ZDX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 123,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front screen slight damage

hand brake travel

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 4 May 2018 123,608 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

front screen slight damage

hand brake travel

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 5 Apr 2017 118,887 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2017 118,887 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 112,767 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2016 112,767 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2015 107,936 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 107,935 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 104,248 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 104,248 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 97,556 miles
Pass 7 May 2012 90,426 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 84,510 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 78,769 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 78,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2009 68,498 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 60,687 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 48,734 miles

both front tyres srarting to perish

Pass 15 May 2006 38,425 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 38,393 miles

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

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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SF03 ZDX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SF03 ZDX, 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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SF03 ZDX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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