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BL03 JHJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

39,097 mi
Last recorded39,097 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 JHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 39,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily Cracked/Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2025 38,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2025 38,967 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 38,845 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front & Both rear tyres aged/cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 38,669 miles

age related surface rust to underside of suspension

Pass 17 May 2022 38,502 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 38,210 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 37,884 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING

Pass 29 Apr 2019 37,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 36,598 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 35,757 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 34,747 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 34,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 May 2015 31,913 miles

nearside rear tyre slight cracking on outersidewall

Pass 20 May 2014 29,608 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 26,493 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 26,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 24,020 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

Pass 17 May 2011 21,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

Pass 18 May 2010 19,662 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 20 May 2009 17,332 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 17,332 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 May 2008 14,544 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 11,911 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 8,493 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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BL03 JHJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc 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 BL03 JHJ, 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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BL03 JHJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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