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X21 JHF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

155,760 mi
Last recorded155,760 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX21 JHF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 155,760 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 142,922 miles

Rear undercarriage rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2024 134,966 miles

Rear undercarriage rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2023 123,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 118,218 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 105,117 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 105,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 89,401 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 89,401 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 84,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to wear and have a lip. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge middle tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge middle tread 3-4mm,205/45 ZR16 87W (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Dec 2018 84,738 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar link e/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to wear and have a lip. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge middle tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge middle tread 3-4mm,205/45 ZR16 87W (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Dec 2017 80,271 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both anti-roll bar links slight play. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Damper dust cover detached and fell down.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Dec 2017 80,171 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers split and not clearing screen. (8.2.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both anti-roll bar links slight play. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Damper dust cover detached and fell down.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty and scored. (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Dec 2016 75,207 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear box corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2015 61,789 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 61,789 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 53,409 miles

Bind too front brakes

Check four wheel alignment as front tyres are wearing on inner edge

Front discs lipped

INSP light on

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

OSF fog light lense cracked

Oil level low

Rear brakes have 24% imbalance due to Pitted inside surface of discs

Rear discs heavily pitted

Fail 25 Sep 2014 53,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Bind too front brakes

Check four wheel alignment as front tyres are wearing on inner edge

Front discs lipped

INSP light on

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

OSF fog light lense cracked

Oil level low

Rear discs heavily pitted

Pass 12 Oct 2013 44,907 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 38,768 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 38,768 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 33,881 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 29,954 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 27,296 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 24,855 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 21,276 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 17,082 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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X21 JHF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 X21 JHF, 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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X21 JHF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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