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FJ03 ETR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,215 mi
Last recorded129,215 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 ETR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 129,215 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

slight movement in o/s headlamp

Fail 16 Oct 2014 129,435 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 120,262 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe slightly wet

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 107,363 miles

brake and fuel lines coverd by plastic

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

hand brake travel high

kerb damage to wheel trims

o ds f tyrte wearing low

o s r shock dust cover broken

play in n s f rear wish bone bush

power steering pipes corroded

slight oil leaks

slight play in o s track rd end

Pass 22 Apr 2011 88,720 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

kerb bamage to wheel trims

o s front tyre wearing low in side edge

o s rear shock dust cover broken

play in steering arms

power steering pipes wet with oil

slight oil leaks

Pass 6 Apr 2010 80,160 miles

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)

nearside track rod arm has slight play

Fail 6 Apr 2010 80,160 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside track rod arm has slight play

Pass 27 Apr 2009 73,262 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 65,188 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 56,402 miles

rear tyres cut & cracking in treads †front tyres wearing on edges †rear washer inoperative †kerb damage to wheel trims †front anti-roll bar drop links worn †auxilary drive belt cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2006 45,244 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 45,095 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

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 ETR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ETR, 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 ETR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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