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YM03 BZF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 BZF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2018
Pass 29 Aug 2017

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s o/s front (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre is perishing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s (3.6.B.4e)

under trays covers fittded

Fail 18 Aug 2017

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s o/s (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s o/s front (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre is perishing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s (3.6.B.4e)

under trays covers fittded

Pass 22 Aug 2016

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

rear exhaust back box deteriorating

rear tyres has light perishing

tape covering clocks

Fail 22 Aug 2016

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

rear exhaust back box deteriorating

rear tyres has light perishing

tape covering clocks

Pass 11 Aug 2015 140,668 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre valve is deterioating

tape on covering clocks

Pass 15 Jul 2014 137,135 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

driveshaft gaiters have been repaired with silicone

front suspension arms rear bushes have been repaired with sealer

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

tape on clocks

Fail 18 Jul 2013 132,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all steering and suspension components corroded

drive shaft gaiters and suspension arm bushes repaired using silicone

rear axle corroded

tape on dash clocks

Pass 18 Jul 2013 132,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all steering and suspension components corroded

drive shaft gaiters and suspension arm bushes repaired using silicone

rear axle corroded

tape on dash clocks

Pass 10 Jul 2012 126,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2011 122,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

all steering and suspension components a corroded

frunt brake a warn and corroded

n/s frunt anti rollbar has signs of fouing but during on test

wheel arch and under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2011 122,313 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

all steering and suspension components a corroded

frunt brake a warn and corroded

n/s frunt anti rollbar has signs of fouing but during on test

wheel arch and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2010 114,695 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 114,695 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 103,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 93,825 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 93,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 83,373 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 83,373 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 62,912 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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YM03 BZF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YM03 BZF, 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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YM03 BZF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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