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FJ03 FXX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,966 mi
Last recorded77,966 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 77,966 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 75,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre low on pressure and wearing on edges

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded skins

Fail 13 Feb 2017 75,602 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated and below min reading in resevroir (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre low on pressure and wearing on edges

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded skins

Pass 19 Feb 2016 72,443 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 69,113 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2014 64,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2014 64,898 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 60,799 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2013 60,685 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 55,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2011 50,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 4 Mar 2010 42,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside and offside front tyres starting to ware on inner edge

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 36,589 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 36,589 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 30,698 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 24,355 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 24,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 17,276 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 17,091 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 FXX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 FXX, 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 FXX registered?

FJ03 FXX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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