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FJ03 EUC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,201 mi
Last recorded76,201 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 76,201 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 76,201 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 76,200 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 59,892 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 55,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front too middle joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking in tread

Offside Front seat belt retracts slowly

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

under body covers fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2018 55,115 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both side front (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front too middle joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking in tread

Offside Front seat belt retracts slowly

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

under body covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2017 50,060 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 50,053 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 46,882 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE, LENS (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 41,527 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres perished

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2014 36,468 miles

corrosion front wishbones

rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2013 29,092 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 20,745 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)

exhaust rear box corroding

Pass 6 Apr 2011 14,091 miles

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

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2010 13,474 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 13,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 12,019 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 28 Feb 2008 10,241 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 8,302 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 6,536 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 EUC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EUC, 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 EUC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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