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BU03 JXC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,316 mi
Last recorded118,316 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 JXC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 118,316 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component GAITER (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 118,315 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component GAITER (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 113,274 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 112,953 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 107,355 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 105,122 miles

Handbrake travel high may require adjustment or repair.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 103,972 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 103,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack insecure rack end (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring not seated correctly

Reverse lights not working

Pass 28 Feb 2018 102,108 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 15 Feb 2017 100,476 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 100,476 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 95,320 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 95,320 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 90,849 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 18 Feb 2014 84,142 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 84,141 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust backbox outer skin rotted

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 78,434 miles

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

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

divers seat belt fluffing and fraying

Fail 25 Feb 2013 78,434 miles

Offside 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)

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

divers seat belt fluffing and fraying

Pass 13 Feb 2012 71,704 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear silencer slight deterioration outer skin corrosion no leaks

slight wear n/s and o/s front brake discs

Pass 21 Feb 2011 64,474 miles

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

n/s and o/s front brake discs slight wear

Pass 15 Feb 2010 55,057 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 55,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 48,690 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 40,855 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 33,357 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 26,800 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 JXC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BU03 JXC, 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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BU03 JXC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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