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BU03 JWF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,357 mi
Last recorded76,357 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 JWF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 76,357 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2014 76,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2013 71,221 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 65,612 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 55,148 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 17 Jan 2011 55,148 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 2 Feb 2010 49,976 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 49,966 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 43,686 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 38,292 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 32,965 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 30,836 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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BU03 JWF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU03 JWF, 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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What year was BU03 JWF registered?

BU03 JWF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is BU03 JWF safe to buy?

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