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WX03 YTJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,947 mi
Last recorded105,947 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 105,947 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 105,940 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 98,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear rubbing noise in side drum

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear axle beam bushes deteriorating

Fail 20 May 2024 98,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear rubbing noise in side drum

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective judders (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam bushes deteriorating

Pass 30 May 2023 94,842 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension arm balljoint dust cover deteriorating

Nearside track rod end balljoint dust cover deteriorating

front brake discs worn and corroding/pitting

rear suspension axle bushes deteriorating

Fail 30 May 2023 94,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front suspension arm balljoint dust cover deteriorating

Nearside track rod end balljoint dust cover deteriorating

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front brake discs worn and corroding/pitting

rear suspension axle bushes deteriorating

Pass 18 Jun 2022 90,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear axle bushes deteriorating

Fail 18 Jun 2022 90,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear axle bushes deteriorating

Pass 2 Jul 2021 87,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 87,381 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 83,404 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 81,291 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 81,289 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 77,363 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 77,362 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 77,271 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 74,595 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 70,329 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 66,460 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 65,393 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 67,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Jul 2011 59,056 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 59,056 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 55,572 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 50,169 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 44,387 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 35,965 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 26,708 miles

two small cuts in o/s/front tyre tread and slight damage to outer sidewall. both front tyres worn low on inside edges

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 YTJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YTJ, 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 YTJ registered?

WX03 YTJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 August 2003.

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