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CN03 MFJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

93,559 mi
Last recorded93,559 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 MFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 93,559 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge no vissable tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Rear silencer deteriated but not blowing

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 6 Jul 2018 93,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge no vissable tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Rear silencer deteriated but not blowing

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 1 Aug 2017 86,206 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 1 Aug 2017 86,206 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 5 Aug 2016 78,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear silencer corroded but not leeking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2016 78,768 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear silencer corroded but not leeking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2015 72,206 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 72,205 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 63,113 miles

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

Oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2013 54,226 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 52,796 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 52,794 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 49,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Feb 2012 49,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2011 45,004 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 21 Apr 2010 42,319 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 42,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 38,626 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 34,082 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 34,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 27,026 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 27,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 22,794 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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CN03 MFJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CN03 MFJ, 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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CN03 MFJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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