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VX03 CXJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

80,947 mi
Last recorded80,947 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 CXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 80,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate/guard slightly rubbing against disc

Fail 16 Jan 2020 80,947 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split and slight play (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate/guard slightly rubbing against disc

Pass 7 Jan 2019 68,639 miles

corrosion to o/s/f suspension arm

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2019 68,639 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion to o/s/f suspension arm

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2018 98,425 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2018 98,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2017 93,221 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 93,187 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 93,162 miles

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

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

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)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear back box deteriation

Pass 10 Nov 2015 88,327 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bush, both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush most front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 88,323 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bush, both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush most front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 83,633 miles

EML illuminated

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded and hanging off.

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OSF tyre inner edge 1mm tread.

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

Slight bind on OSR brake.

Fail 11 Nov 2014 83,633 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

EML illuminated

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded and hanging off.

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OSF tyre inner edge 1mm tread.

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

Slight bind on OSR brake.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 78,845 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine management light on

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 19 Nov 2012 71,596 miles

engine management light on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 64,183 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 56,546 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 56,546 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 49,960 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 46,330 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 40,952 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 35,692 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 28,014 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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VX03 CXJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 VX03 CXJ, 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 VX03 CXJ registered?

VX03 CXJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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