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WX03 FTF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

259,202 mi
Last recorded259,202 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 FTF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 259,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 259,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 250,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 239,797 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 230,582 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 219,080 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 219,080 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 211,705 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both - (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both - (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2019 203,470 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 196,671 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 189,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 180,665 miles

Minor oil leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 12 May 2016 180,658 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Minor oil leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 171,062 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 162,198 miles

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

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

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Pass 4 May 2013 154,570 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 147,577 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 140,849 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

drivers door mirror housing cracked

front lower driving lamp lenses cracked

Fail 24 Apr 2010 135,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 135,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 2 May 2009 128,973 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2008 122,728 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 117,180 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 111,119 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 FTF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FTF, 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 WX03 FTF registered?

WX03 FTF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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