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AJ03 PSZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

167,120 mi
Last recorded167,120 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 PSZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 167,120 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 167,120 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2023 167,032 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust sleeve broken

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

Offside Front ABS wiring support bracket broken

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2022 158,879 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inside of brake discs are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 158,879 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inside of brake discs are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 150,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule banjo union as it goes into caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule banjo union as it goes into caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 149,615 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 149,590 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 148,836 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 147,696 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 147,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 141,152 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 134,136 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 126,913 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front and both rear tyres on wear markers

rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 26 Jul 2014 117,638 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 108,226 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 99,675 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 99,675 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 88,824 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 78,951 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 70,000 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 61,898 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 61,898 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 53,632 miles

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 19 May 2006 41,778 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 PSZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PSZ, 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 PSZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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