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CJ03 JZP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

260,863 mi
Last recorded260,863 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ03 JZP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 260,863 miles

Backbox exhaust section deteriorating

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear shock absorber bump stop damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm)(185 60 14 82H (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear passenger seat back rest partially insecure, but secures in the upright position

Offside rear shock absorber bump stop damaged

Oil leak

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Nov 2015 260,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 60 14 82H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Backbox exhaust section deteriorating

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear shock absorber bump stop damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm)(185 60 14 82H (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear passenger seat back rest partially insecure, but secures in the upright position

Offside rear shock absorber bump stop damaged

Oil leak

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Dec 2014 222,145 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 222,145 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 181,472 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 14 Oct 2013 181,472 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 16 Oct 2007 77,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 3 May 2006 45,833 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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CJ03 JZP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CJ03 JZP, 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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CJ03 JZP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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