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WJ52 ZXF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

99,125 mi
Last recorded99,125 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 ZXF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 99,125 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 99,125 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 93,691 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 93,691 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 90,857 miles

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

engine noisey

Fail 5 Jun 2018 90,856 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine noisey

Pass 31 May 2017 86,828 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 86,828 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 83,068 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2016 83,068 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 29 May 2015 79,919 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 79,919 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 76,347 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 27 May 2014 76,347 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 71,885 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 71,885 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 67,464 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 58,307 miles

NS wiper with slight tear.

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 58,307 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

NS wiper with slight tear.

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 47,287 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 47,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 33,361 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slightly pitted

gearbox oil leak

handbrake travel

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Dec 2008 22,924 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 22,915 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 22,915 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2008 18,297 miles

FOOT & HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT

Pass 1 Mar 2007 10,609 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 10,609 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

Pass 17 Jan 2006 8,130 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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WJ52 ZXF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 WJ52 ZXF, 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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WJ52 ZXF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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