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AJ03 JYS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

98,240 mi
Last recorded98,240 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 JYS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 98,240 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 96,399 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 96,335 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak lambda reading high (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens misted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens misted (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 94,146 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2022 94,135 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 90,340 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 90,340 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 89,788 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 86,517 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 86,517 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear SERVICE BRAKE LOWER EFFORT

Pass 20 Apr 2018 63,084 miles

Rear TYRES VERY PERISHED 165X70X14

Fail 18 Apr 2018 63,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Rear TYRES VERY PERISHED 165X70X14

Pass 18 Apr 2017 79,774 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 75,554 miles

Offside Front HEADLAMP DETERIORATED

Fail 11 Apr 2016 75,554 miles

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

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

Offside Front HEADLAMP DETERIORATED

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 69,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 64,850 miles

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

slight lump o/s/r inner tyre

Fail 14 Apr 2014 64,850 miles

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

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

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

slight lump o/s/r inner tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2013 57,597 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 51,514 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 43,971 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 37,666 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 31,794 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2008 26,005 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 26,005 miles

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

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

wiper blades poor

Pass 12 Apr 2007 20,203 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 20,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 14,331 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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AJ03 JYS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AJ03 JYS, 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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AJ03 JYS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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