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WX03 FXF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,071 mi
Last recorded90,071 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 FXF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 90,071 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 79,966 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 79,966 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipe (1.1.3 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 76,831 miles

wipers poor

Fail 18 Sep 2023 76,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

wipers poor

slight bind from front service brakes

Pass 12 Sep 2022 72,910 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 72,908 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 70,783 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 66,312 miles

long hand brake travel

Fail 16 Sep 2020 66,312 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

long hand brake travel

Pass 17 Sep 2019 61,035 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

both rear tyres cracking between treads

exhaust corroded

front brake discs poor condition

head lights poor image

Pass 3 Sep 2018 57,387 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 50,821 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 50,756 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 49,532 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 48,017 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 46,406 miles

handbrake almost into reserve travel

Pass 29 Aug 2012 44,852 miles

n/s/r bump stop broken

Pass 24 Aug 2011 43,637 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 43,637 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 42,470 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 41,514 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 40,133 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 38,170 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 38,170 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 28,907 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FXF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FXF, 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 FXF registered?

WX03 FXF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is WX03 FXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX03 FXF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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