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FJ03 EPF

2003 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,317 mi
Last recorded150,317 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 EPF
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 150,317 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 143,884 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring rubber mount deteriorated

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 135,971 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 130,671 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 130,671 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front side repeater loose

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 120,140 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 113,351 miles

225/45/17 91Y bridgestone potenza

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 113,351 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

225/45/17 91Y bridgestone potenza

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 84,235 miles

Mis-placed eurolites fitted at time of test

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 84,235 miles

Mis-placed eurolites fitted at time of test

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 75,208 miles

'Eurolites' fitted at time of test.

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2009 68,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Eurolite headlamp masks incorrectly positioned (Kickup still visible to left of image)

Nearside rear tyre pressure low. Added air to match offside (35psi)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 59,446 miles

Broken lower plastic engine/gearbox guard.

Nearside brake lens cracked

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2008 59,446 miles

Broken lower plastic engine/gearbox guard.

Nearside brake lens cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2007 48,591 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 48,550 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 37,757 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Superb?

Based on 755,475 MOT tests across 83,424 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
9,405
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
83,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,743
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6,269
Registration plate lamp not working 4,908
position lamp(s) not working 4,669
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 4,545
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FJ03 EPF is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 103,216 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 Superb fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,743 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ03 EPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Superb typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Superb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ03 EPF is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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