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FJ03 FZG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,845 mi
Last recorded132,845 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 FZG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 132,845 miles

headlight len's are very slightly dim due too age

rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2015 132,845 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust box is corroded

serpentine belt is badly chewed, recommend replacement

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

headlight len's are very slightly dim due too age

Pass 24 May 2014 127,682 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 May 2014 127,682 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2013 113,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear silencer outer skin seperating

Fail 5 Feb 2013 113,663 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear silencer outer skin seperating

Pass 6 Feb 2012 100,533 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2011 87,046 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 76,983 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 76,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2009 65,152 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 65,152 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 51,764 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 37,055 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 29,696 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 FZG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FZG, 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 FZG registered?

FJ03 FZG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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