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BJ03 ELU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

92,123 mi
Last recorded92,123 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 ELU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 92,123 miles

Exhaust corroded

NSR tyre has slight wear to the inner face

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (slight weap of grease) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

OS NS headlamp lenses are faded

OS NS rear shocker covers are loose

OSF lower suspension arm bush outer plastic casing slight damage

Oil leak

Plastic under trays fitted preventing full inspection

The handbrake has little or no reserve travel

Fail 18 Mar 2021 92,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust corroded

NSR tyre has slight wear to the inner face

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (slight weap of grease) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

OS NS headlamp lenses are faded

OS NS rear shocker covers are loose

OSF lower suspension arm bush outer plastic casing slight damage

Oil leak

Plastic under trays fitted preventing full inspection

The handbrake has little or no reserve travel

Pass 18 Mar 2020 83,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Apr 2019 80,402 miles

Front Both Front Tyres Feathering.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight Misting To Edge Of Patton (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Not A lot Of Reserve Travel Left On Handbrake

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight Misting To Edge Of Patton (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Please Note Corrosion Showing To Centre And Rear Exhaust Boxes

Rear Both Rear Plastic Covers On Shockers Lose.

Pass 9 Apr 2018 76,038 miles

Front Slight Misting To Edge Of Head Light Patton

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shocker Plastic Cover Lose

Rear Tail Box Outer Casing Showing Corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2018 75,934 miles

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

Front Slight Misting To Edge Of Head Light Patton

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shocker Plastic Cover Lose

Rear Tail Box Outer Casing Showing Corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2017 71,620 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Please Both Front Tyre's Feathing

Please Note Both Rear Plastic Shocker Top Lose

Please Note Rear Tail Box Outer Casing Showing Corrosion

Please Note Slight Misting To Edge Of Headlight Patton

Pass 4 Apr 2016 67,886 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 64,234 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Please note rear tail box showing corrsion

Pass 5 Apr 2014 59,820 miles

Please note outter casing rear tail box showin g corrison

Please note slight freathing to both front tyres

Pass 8 Apr 2013 55,270 miles

both rear tyres have low tread depth

slight screen damage in zone *b* swept area

Pass 25 Apr 2012 51,378 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 46,660 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 40,863 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 40,863 miles

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 35,645 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 29,829 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 29,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,723 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 29,723 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 27,684 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 24,964 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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BJ03 ELU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BJ03 ELU, 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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BJ03 ELU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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