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YB03 LJF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

23,326 mi
Last recorded23,326 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 LJF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 23,326 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 20,563 miles

Front slight bind on front brakes

Fail 2 Jul 2025 20,563 miles

Front slight bind on front brakes

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 16,878 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 13,114 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

heavy surface corrossion to suspension arms

Pass 14 Jun 2022 11,070 miles

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 25 May 2021 11,012 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 10,926 miles

exhaust flexi slightly blowing

rear tyres slightly cracked

slight oil leak

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Jul 2019 10,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion forming on both front brake discs

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2018 10,123 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

front discs slightly corroded

nsf tyre on 2mm and osf on 3mm

slight oil leaks

Pass 21 Jun 2017 9,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 9,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 8,845 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 8,096 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 8,096 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 7,486 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 6,734 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 6,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 6,073 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 5,524 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 5,007 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 4,277 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 3,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 3,658 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 3,017 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 2,482 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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YB03 LJF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YB03 LJF, 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 YB03 LJF registered?

YB03 LJF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 July 2003.

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