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FJ03 EPV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,049 mi
Last recorded69,049 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 69,049 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2023 69,049 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2022 67,947 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 67,947 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 66,851 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 66,851 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 65,815 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 64,534 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 64,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 63,064 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 63,064 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 60,948 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 60,948 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 57,339 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 57,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced milky (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced milky (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 54,097 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 51,228 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 51,228 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

rear wiper missing

Pass 30 Mar 2013 47,469 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 47,469 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 43,152 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 43,116 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 39,525 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 35,683 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 32,231 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 28,744 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 24,291 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 19,170 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 EPV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 EPV, 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 EPV registered?

FJ03 EPV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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