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FJ03 FXZ

2003 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,366 mi
Last recorded153,366 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 FXZ
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 153,366 miles

PARKING BRAKE ONLY 17%

Pass 5 Dec 2014 144,755 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 144,755 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 130,676 miles

front and rear brake discs heavily corroded on inner face

Fail 27 Sep 2013 130,676 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs heavily corroded on inner face

Pass 3 Nov 2012 120,079 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 120,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 113,604 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 106,226 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 98,632 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 98,550 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 83,127 miles

advise n/s/r and o/s/r tyres starting to distort

Pass 9 Nov 2007 69,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise both rear tyres starting to distort on inner edges

Pass 17 Nov 2006 54,140 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 46,723 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 46,723 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Skoda Superb?

Based on 755,475 MOT tests across 83,424 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
9,405
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
83,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,743
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6,269
Registration plate lamp not working 4,908
position lamp(s) not working 4,669
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 4,545
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FJ03 FXZ is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 103,216 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 Superb fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,743 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ03 FXZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Superb typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Superb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ03 FXZ registered?

FJ03 FXZ is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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