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FJ03 ETZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,266 mi
Last recorded77,266 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 77,266 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 77,263 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 74,416 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Oct 2016 69,957 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 65,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush part of subframe (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 65,034 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush part of subframe (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush part of subframe (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 64,358 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 57,685 miles

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 54,885 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 57,779 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 46,952 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 41,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2010 41,348 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 33,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2008 28,703 miles

High level brake light fault? Suspect rear brake lights fault

Spare tyre pressure low

Pass 30 Mar 2007 23,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2006 17,358 miles

possible horn fault(sometimes difficult to operate)

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 ETZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ETZ, 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 ETZ registered?

FJ03 ETZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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The MOT history for FJ03 ETZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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