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FJ03 EPA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,082 mi
Last recorded36,082 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 EPA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 36,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.82mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

advise condition of rear exhaust box

Pass 27 Mar 2020 35,423 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 35,416 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 33,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust section condition

advise tracking

Pass 15 Mar 2018 30,837 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 30,249 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 30,249 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 29,874 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 2,987 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 29,058 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 29,058 miles

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

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

advise offside front tyre worn inner edge

tracking

Pass 14 Mar 2014 28,525 miles

165/70 r 14

Nearside Rear 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 4 Mar 2013 27,400 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 26,652 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 25,005 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 247,972 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)

165/70/14

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

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

advise tracking

Pass 2 Mar 2010 20,350 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small cracks in all four tyres

Pass 26 Feb 2009 18,879 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 16,861 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 16,861 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 14,220 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 12,062 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 EPA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EPA, 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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What year was FJ03 EPA registered?

FJ03 EPA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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The MOT history for FJ03 EPA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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