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WX03 MXJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,527 mi
Last recorded140,527 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 MXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 140,527 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2017 133,681 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 128,224 miles

off side front tyre worn close to limit

Fail 7 Dec 2016 128,224 miles

Emissions not tested water leak (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' pendant from mirror (8.3.1e)

off side front tyre worn close to limit

Pass 17 Dec 2015 122,333 miles

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

O/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.

O/S/R TYRE TREAD DAMAGE.

Fail 15 Dec 2015 122,333 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

O/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.

O/S/R TYRE TREAD DAMAGE.

Pass 19 Dec 2014 115,380 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 115,380 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 108,352 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 97,445 miles

front brake pads worn low

Fail 15 Nov 2012 97,445 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake pads worn low

Pass 22 Dec 2011 90,224 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.COOLANT LEVEL LOW.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.O/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.O/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 20 Dec 2011 90,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

SCREEN DAMAGE.COOLANT LEVEL LOW.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.O/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.O/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 20 Jan 2010 69,750 miles

BRAKE BALANCE POOR.O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 69,750 miles

BRAKE BALANCE POOR.O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 57,430 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2008 57,430 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2008 49,629 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 38,701 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 28,690 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 MXJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WX03 MXJ, 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 MXJ registered?

WX03 MXJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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