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FJ03 EPL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

72,669 mi
Last recorded72,669 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 EPL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 72,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 69,890 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 69,890 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 67,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 63,686 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 18 Sep 2017 60,431 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 58,311 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 10 Oct 2016 58,311 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 55,518 miles

corrosion across exhaust system

engine covers fitted

handbrake travel

oil leaks across engine areas

rear tyres perrished/cracked on sidewalls

Fail 14 Oct 2015 55,518 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion across exhaust system

engine covers fitted

handbrake travel

oil leaks across engine areas

rear tyres perrished/cracked on sidewalls

Pass 18 Oct 2014 53,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

corrosion across exhaust system

rear wiper blade split

slight oil leak from front of engine areas

various small stone chips across windscreen

Pass 1 Oct 2013 49,589 miles

wheel trims fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2012 44,914 miles

wheel trims fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2012 44,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2011 40,009 miles

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

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

osf tyre has wear to inner shoulder

wheel trims fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2010 35,032 miles

osf tyre has wear to inner shoulder

wheel trims fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2009 30,016 miles

nsf tyre wearing inner shoulder of tyre

wheel trims fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2008 24,814 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 22,562 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 22,562 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 18,060 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 14,011 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 EPL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EPL, 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 EPL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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