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FJ03 EOU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

137,377 mi
Last recorded137,377 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 EOU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2021 137,377 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear rear seats removed before test

Fail 22 Dec 2021 137,264 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust casing corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 123,207 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 122,831 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 106,448 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 98,223 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 97,626 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 85,848 miles

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

both front brakes binding slightly

Fail 2 Jun 2017 85,706 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 19 May 2016 74,745 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 19 May 2016 74,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2015 66,765 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 66,765 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bulbs on high level not working

Front exhaust slight leak & rear silencer corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Reverse light wires broken

Pass 10 Jun 2014 56,844 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Reverse light switch wires broken

Pass 17 Jun 2013 48,551 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 48,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 37,865 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s/r damper gaitor spliting slightly.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 37,288 miles

nearside rear bumpstop worn

Pass 16 Mar 2011 34,384 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 34,384 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 31,419 miles

nearside rear bump stop worn

Pass 12 Mar 2009 27,854 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 24,194 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 20,120 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 19,999 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall scrubbed

Pass 22 Mar 2006 16,081 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 EOU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EOU, 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 EOU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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