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FJ03 EOT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,795 mi
Last recorded89,795 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 EOT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 89,795 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 87,981 miles

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

mil lamp is illuminated

Fail 9 Sep 2019 87,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

mil lamp is illuminated

Pass 10 Sep 2018 86,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

the exhaust system is well rusted and should be kept in check

Pass 10 Oct 2017 84,365 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 84,291 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 80,459 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2015 75,962 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 75,962 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely binding (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 72,838 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level topped up proir to test. engine slightly noisy

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Oct 2014 72,837 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level topped up proir to test. engine slightly noisy

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Oct 2013 71,828 miles

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 70,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 68,784 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 68,784 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 60,006 miles

hand brake could do with adjustment

Fail 6 Jul 2010 60,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake could do with adjustment

Pass 23 Dec 2008 44,124 miles

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

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

hand brake travel should be ajusted

Pass 17 Jan 2008 32,947 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 32,947 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 20,218 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 14,642 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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FJ03 EOT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FJ03 EOT, 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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FJ03 EOT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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