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BU03 JZX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,731 mi
Last recorded89,731 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 JZX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 89,731 miles

Exhaust shield corroded

Offside Rear discs has slight corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2018 89,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust shield corroded

Offside Rear discs has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2016 87,126 miles

Em Light on

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear discs has slight corrosion

Rear pads low

Fail 4 Aug 2015 81,359 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 81,359 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 77,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust box slight corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2014 77,796 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 77,794 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine warning light on

Pass 31 Jul 2013 75,035 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 72,671 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 68,667 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 65,540 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear discs scoring

Fail 31 Jul 2010 65,539 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear discs scoring

Pass 1 Aug 2009 58,935 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 44,177 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 36,423 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 29,475 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 JZX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JZX, 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 JZX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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