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AF03 FJD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

85,378 mi
Last recorded85,378 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 FJD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 85,378 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 85,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 77,317 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2024 74,727 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 69,528 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2022 68,080 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 61,991 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 57,381 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 45,156 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 45,156 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2018 42,061 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 36,235 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 36,235 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 32,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush W/BONE REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 31,148 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 30,067 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 28,822 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 28,822 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 27,656 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 26,516 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2010 24,941 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 22,948 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 20,615 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 18,223 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 16,710 miles

front discs poor condition

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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AF03 FJD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 AF03 FJD, 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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AF03 FJD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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