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WX03 DZJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,784 mi
Last recorded90,784 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 DZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 90,784 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 77,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH ...COVERS DETATCHED (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 76,725 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure blade broken (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also rear silencer cover poor condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly slight binding (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both covers detatched (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 672,259 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 62,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rattle from engine.

Rear bump stops deteriorated.

Rear exhaust box deteriorating.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2015 62,664 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant level below requirement.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

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

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

Rattle from engine.

Rear bump stops deteriorated.

Rear exhaust box deteriorating.

Rear tyres badly cracked/perished.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 58,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre valve cracked & perished.

Rear bump stops deteriorated.

Rear tyres cracked & perished within tread and to sidewalls.

Timing chain/waterpump noisey.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2014 58,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre valve cracked & perished.

Rear bump stops deteriorated.

Rear tyres cracked & perished within tread and to sidewalls.

Timing chain/waterpump noisey.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 54,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Noise from possible waterpump or timing chain area.

Offside rear tyre slightly cracked & perished.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2013 54,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Noise from possible waterpump or timing chain area.

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear tyre slightly cracked & perished.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2012 51,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leaks from engine

timing chain noisy

Pass 12 Mar 2011 47,740 miles

dust cover broken off nearside rear damper

oil leak

poly v belt cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2010 45,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres wearing on edges 185/60 R14

Pass 3 Mar 2009 41,844 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 39,094 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 35,740 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 27,311 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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WX03 DZJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WX03 DZJ, 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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WX03 DZJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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